The Theory of Spectra
The 20 most important spectra, for humans.
Spectra are well known phenomena, but are not recognized to
be as widespread as they are. This theory attempts to expand the
definition to the reality. Artificially constrained theories aren't
uncommon. The Newtonian law regarding the conservation of
energy, "For every action there is an equal and opposite
reaction", is artificially constrained, I would say, since it applies equally to
psychology and physics.
All objects in the cosmos come in as many
variations as can be imagined. These iterations, taken
together, are called a spectrum. Spectra can have no ends,
one end, or two ends. A no ended or a one ended spectrum
is infinite. A two ended spectrum is finite. Characteristic
of two ended spectra is that the object spectrafied changes
into its opposite as one traverses the spectrum. All spectra
contain an infinite number of iterations, whether or not
they possess ends. Nouns and verbs identify or name
spectra while adjectives and adverbs identify
iterations.
To take some examples. Speed is a two ended spectrum ending
at full stop and the speed of light. "Very fast" identifies a group of iterations of interest.
Scale is, perhaps, a no ended spectrum from the infinitely small to the
infinitely large. As can be seen in this example, the ends are
opposites. Color is a two ended spectrum between the infra-red and
the ultra-violet. Temperature is a one ended spectrum beginning at zero Kelvin.
All objects, whether material or spiritual, conform to this
theory. Most objects are defined by the intersection of many spectra.
Leaves, for example, can be defined by their positions on several
spectra, size, shape, color, etc. In the same way, human personalities
can be defined by their position on several spectra: gaiety,
spirituality, intellectuality, naturality, sexuality, etc.
The utility of this insight is manifold. The greatest importance
lies in the potential to know when one can see all of the choices
available by identifying the opposites on the spectrum of interest.
This ability means that one can avoid extremist views, which always
have negatives associated with them when adhered to overlong. For
instance, one can identify the religious extremes, atheism and denial
of materiality and aim for the healthy center. Or the awareness
spectrum, from the unaware machine universe, to the fully aware
funhouse universe. From unalterable conservatism to the infinitely
malleable liberalism. From the extremely masculine nazis to the
extremely feminine headhunters.
Sexual spectra are of particular interest and importance to
humans so I have created several graphs to describe this phenomenon.
Spectra are sometimes represented as circular to advantage
and even coils, occasionally. No geometric shape will capture them,
fully, but this is characteristic of features of the cosmos.