Fractal Loop Theory is a newly released theory that invites you to look at yourself and the world around you in a slightly different way.

It is the way...

Traditional Scientific theories that aim to explain the world around us mostly come from the field of Physics - and their approach is to look at the smallest things and the largest things in the Universe - both of which are the furthest away from our experience - the furthest away from us.

Galaxies are fascinating, but they can't make a cup of tea or sing Whitney Houston tracks whilst no-one's watching. They never have done and never will. Though you and I can do it easily. How can Galaxies be at the top of the scale if they can't make tea? These enormous, incomprehensibly massive physical objects may be awe inspiring, though they remain to be a collection of matter. Despite our ability to see trillions of miles into the Cosmos we still haven't found anything that compares to you. You are one of the most meaningful things that has ever existed. Don't let anyone tell you any different.

A new scale

Fractal Loop Theory suggests that we start using a different scale that isn't just about size. Instead of looking at how much of something we've got, how about looking at the unique value or features that something brings. A building isn't just made of bricks and mortar and steel and cables it has form and value and functions beyond what it is made of. A City is made of thousands of buildings - it's features and functions are far greater than any one individual building. Sure, the physical scale is getting bigger in these examples, but the differences come from the value and meaning and purpose that emerge NOT the increase in size in itself. This progressive complexity happens across all scales and is a more useful descriptor of how value emerges from the layers below it rather than size.

Size has limitations. A building can only be so tall, a city only so big before it is defined by its issues rather than its strengths. There are optimal sizes and configurations of things that lead to new properties emerging - like humans and consciousness. There are bigger Gorillas than most people, but they're not conscious in the same way we are. We all know that the particles of Physics construct the elements of Chemistry which construct the cells of Biology which enable the senses of Psychology but how is it that these new distinct sciences Emerge? These layers all still exist inside each other like the layers of an onion being built out from the centre. Each emergent layer achieves new things that aren't just about having more of what was underneath otherwise they would still be Physics, or chemistry. They are made of the layer before but they are a progression from what they are made of - they are greater than the sum of their individual parts. Like we are.

Imagine a spiral staircase that ascends from the simplest to the most progressively complex things we know - from the simplest particles all the way up to your most complex thoughts. Each floor that the staircase connects might be a different science, with the staircase running from Physics on floor 2 to Chemistry on floor 3. Fractal loop Theory provides a definition of this staircase (the Fractal thread) where the spiral staircase between each floor is a the same repeating pattern of stairs on a Loop. Zoom in and you see the same pattern repeating as when you zoom out.

You’re going to know better than anyone else. At the moment we’ve got some options for you:

• Play the Start Game - a multi-level introduction to guided inception of Loop Theory
• Join Loop Quest - a collaborative effort to find and define fractal loops
• Dive into the Theory - Warning! It’s gonna get technical!
• Read a bit about the back story - though not much as I'm saving it for the book!

These are multi-choice options!

You can access all of the above, though some of the secrets of the theory can only be unlocked by playing the Start Game. That’s because Loop Theory is an experiential theory - like riding a bike - you’re not going to get it till you try it and you're not going to be an expert overnight.

There are many many theories. So many theories. In order for me to work out what came from my experience and development and what already exists out there I’ve attempted to do my research. I have no doubt that I haven’t covered everything, though I’ve tried to provide a context that at least explains how the theories in this space relate to Fractal Loop Theory and to some extent to each other.

As a result I have created a ‘Theories’ section of this site. Some are more established than others. Some are inspiring and imaginative. I’m not here to judge them beyond looking at the extent to which they are facts rather than theories. This is an attempt to learn from them all - to see the bigger picture and smaller detail that make this theoretical space so fascinating.

Go to the theories page

There’s a lot of levelling up that I’ve wanted to do in order to understand this theoretical space. Each theory has its own way of explaining things and often there are overlaps. I’ve attempted to see what is common to them all and unstitch some of the language and the concepts behind them.

Go to the glossary

I often see or hear things in the news that relates to Fractal Loop Theory and so I wanted to keep track of some of those things. The news section is a place for the things that have caught my eye.

Coming soon

I’m trying to express what I see from my perspective. I can’t tell you how much joy I’ve got from working on this theory and I can’t wait to see and hear it bringing joy to other people too. Though I also appreciate that you might not feel the same way so I’m open to hearing from you. Please use the contact form to get in touch with me.

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