Olmec Donald Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Synchronization is a phenomenon whereby two or more similar systems which are loosely connected influence one another until their behaviors are in alignment. The classic example is multiple asynchronous metronomes on a platform which can move. The impetus of the individual metronomes is transmitted to the platform, and the platform moves in the direction of the summed impetus (effectively in the direction supported by the majority). In turn this movement of the platform slightly changes the speed of those metronomes which are not in alignment with the movement of the platform, such that their behavior is shifted slightly towards alignment, the process continuing until synchronization has occurred. Spontaneous synchronization can also occur between people! Watch this clip for about one minute: From the narration: "This phenomenon of synchronization... occurs at every scale of nature... it uses every communication channel that nature has ever devised... any way that two things can influence each other, nature uses that to get things in synch." The people of planet earth are becoming connected, albeit loosely, to one another. This is true on the physical plane thanks to things like smart phones and social media (and may be true on a non-physical plane but that would be difficult to provide evidence for). Thus there is a heightened possibility of us influencing one another. Recall the "phase transition" in the behavior of the audience in the clip - there may be a point at which these many small mutual influences synchronize into a phase transition. So hypothetically suppose a powerful nation invaded a weak nation and morality was against the powerful nation, and the majority of people on the planet felt that way, perhaps even felt strongly that way. If the postulated loose interconnectedness which exists on planet earth today includes those soldiers in the invading army, over time their moral compasses and/or behavior might synchronize with the majority of the planet, and they would lose the desire to make war. Maybe not every single individual, but perhaps enough to effect a "phase transition". I'm not saying we're there yet, but if the inhabitants of planet earth are indeed evolving in that direction, imo that would be a good thing. Perhaps through synchronization the meek (i.e. the gentle and the peaceful) will inherit the earth. Edited February 27, 2022 by Olmec Donald 2
The Nehor Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Conform. Conform. Conform. CONFORM!!!!!!!!
teddyaware Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Olmec Donald said: Synchronization is a phenomenon whereby two or more similar systems which are loosely connected influence one another until their behaviors are in alignment. The classic example is multiple asynchronous metronomes on a platform which can move. The impetus of the individual metronomes is transmitted to the platform, and the platform moves in the direction of the summed impetus (effectively in the direction supported by the majority). In turn this movement of the platform slightly changes the speed of those metronomes which are not in alignment with the movement of the platform, such that their behavior is shifted slightly towards alignment, the process continuing until synchronization has occurred. Spontaneous synchronization can also occur between people! Watch this clip for about one minute: From the narration: "This phenomenon of synchronization... occurs at every scale of nature... it uses every communication channel that nature has ever devised... any way that two things can influence each other, nature uses that to get things in synch." The people of planet earth are becoming connected, albeit loosely, to one another. This is true on the physical plane thanks to things like smart phones and social media (and may be true on a non-physical plane but that would be difficult to provide evidence for). Thus there is a heightened possibility of us influencing one another. Recall the "phase transition" in the behavior of the audience in the clip - there may be a point at which these many small mutual influences synchronize into a phase transition. So hypothetically suppose a powerful nation invaded a weak nation and morality was against the powerful nation, and the majority of people on the planet felt that way, perhaps even felt strongly that way. If the postulated loose interconnectedness which exists on planet earth today includes those soldiers in the invading army, over time their moral compasses and/or behavior might synchronize with the majority of the planet, and they would lose the desire to make war. Maybe not every single individual, but perhaps enough to effect a "phase transition". I'm not saying we're there yet, but if the inhabitants of planet earth are indeed evolving in that direction, imo that would be a good thing. Perhaps through synchronization the meek (i.e. the gentle and the peaceful) will inherit the earth. Many of the prophets have testified that the nations of the earth will experience a full measure of asynchronization (the period of the great tribulation) before the millennial reign of synchronization and peace takes place. 6 And thus, with the sword and by bloodshed the inhabitants of the earth shall mourn; and with famine, and plague, and earthquake, and the thunder of heaven, and the fierce and vivid lightning also, shall the inhabitants of the earth be made to feel the wrath, and indignation, and chastening hand of an Almighty God, until the consumption decreed hath made a full end of all nations; (D&C 87) S
CV75 Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Olmec Donald said: Synchronization is a phenomenon whereby two or more similar systems which are loosely connected influence one another until their behaviors are in alignment. The classic example is multiple asynchronous metronomes on a platform which can move. The impetus of the individual metronomes is transmitted to the platform, and the platform moves in the direction of the summed impetus (effectively in the direction supported by the majority). In turn this movement of the platform slightly changes the speed of those metronomes which are not in alignment with the movement of the platform, such that their behavior is shifted slightly towards alignment, the process continuing until synchronization has occurred. Spontaneous synchronization can also occur between people! Watch this clip for about one minute: From the narration: "This phenomenon of synchronization... occurs at every scale of nature... it uses every communication channel that nature has ever devised... any way that two things can influence each other, nature uses that to get things in synch." The people of planet earth are becoming connected, albeit loosely, to one another. This is true on the physical plane thanks to things like smart phones and social media (and may be true on a non-physical plane but that would be difficult to provide evidence for). Thus there is a heightened possibility of us influencing one another. Recall the "phase transition" in the behavior of the audience in the clip - there may be a point at which these many small mutual influences synchronize into a phase transition. So hypothetically suppose a powerful nation invaded a weak nation and morality was against the powerful nation, and the majority of people on the planet felt that way, perhaps even felt strongly that way. If the postulated loose interconnectedness which exists on planet earth today includes those soldiers in the invading army, over time their moral compasses and/or behavior might synchronize with the majority of the planet, and they would lose the desire to make war. Maybe not every single individual, but perhaps enough to effect a "phase transition". I'm not saying we're there yet, but if the inhabitants of planet earth are indeed evolving in that direction, imo that would be a good thing. Perhaps through synchronization the meek (i.e. the gentle and the peaceful) will inherit the earth. I find the role of agency very interesting in synchronization in that we can act or be acted upon, choose to act or be acted upon, etc. I also find the roles of "swelling motions" (Alma 32) and coercion very interesting in the depth and scope of synchronization. And also the role of "hunger," those perfectly natural human needs everyone on the planet shares but experiences differently. 2
Olmec Donald Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, The Nehor said: Conform. Conform. Conform. CONFORM!!!!!!!! I don't think it's about coercion; I think synchronization is related to whatever process results in the inhabitants of a Zion becoming "of one heart and one mind." By way of example, this message board is a place where often highly asynchronous people interact and have effects on one another. One of the results is that we become more understanding of those we started out strongly in disagreement with. This doesn't always happen, but it has happened to me in the few months I've been here, and I assume it has happened for others as well. It would probably take either an extremely long time (average lifespans in the days of Enoch) OR a universal transformational event (the visit of Christ in Third Nephi) for a Zion society to develop, but the process may still show up among us in some ways. 6 hours ago, teddyaware said: Many of the prophets have testified that the nations of the earth will experience a full measure of asynchronization (the period of the great tribulation) before the millennial reign of synchronization and peace takes place. 6 And thus, with the sword and by bloodshed the inhabitants of the earth shall mourn; and with famine, and plague, and earthquake, and the thunder of heaven, and the fierce and vivid lightning also, shall the inhabitants of the earth be made to feel the wrath, and indignation, and chastening hand of an Almighty God, until the consumption decreed hath made a full end of all nations; (D&C 87) Yeah, it's probably more complicated than what I wrote. There will probably be synchronization of those on the path of light, as well as synchronization of those on the path of darkness, simultaneously. What we are seeing with the LDS church emphasizing its Christianity and de-emphasizing its peculiarity may be part of that process. 6 hours ago, CV75 said: I find the role of agency very interesting in synchronization in that we can act or be acted upon, choose to act or be acted upon, etc. I also find the roles of "swelling motions" (Alma 32) and coercion very interesting in the depth and scope of synchronization. Imo the prayer circle in the Temple is an example of voluntary and deliberate synchronization. Likewise "where two or more are gathered in my name." In think it's a general principle that shows up in many places, even if the word itself is unfamiliar. I agree with you that synchronization offers an avenue of influence for those who choose to act, and I think this influence can be far more powerful than is implied by the metronome or hand-clapping examples in my opening post. Edited February 27, 2022 by Olmec Donald 2
LoudmouthMormon Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 2:27 AM, Olmec Donald said: So hypothetically suppose a powerful nation invaded a weak nation and morality was against the powerful nation, and the majority of people on the planet felt that way, perhaps even felt strongly that way. If the postulated loose interconnectedness which exists on planet earth today includes those soldiers in the invading army, over time their moral compasses and/or behavior might synchronize with the majority of the planet, and they would lose the desire to make war. Maybe not every single individual, but perhaps enough to effect a "phase transition". Dude, I just barely got my windshield wipers, to match the turn signal of the car behind me, to match the cadence of the guy using the crosswalk. And now you want me to start rewiring geopolitics on an individual basis? Well, I'll try. My best shot is through this song. Phase transition around 1:34. 2
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