The Structure of Reality

Examining the Hyperborean understanding of structures, both cultural and psychic, as elaborated in source.

The Hyperborean Wisdom posits a complex and interconnected view of reality, comprised of both internal, psychic structures and external, cultural structures. These structures are not merely theoretical constructs but energetic realities that influence the perception and experience of individuals.

Psychic Structures

The Hyperborean understanding of the psyche centres around three primary structures:

Archetypal Memory (Brain)

The brain, in Hyperborean terminology, is the "archetypal memory," an inherited structure that cannot be modified. It houses the Archetypes, which are primordial forms that shape and influence psychic phenomena. The brain is the foundation upon which the other psychic structures are built.

Cultural Structure

This structure is constructed throughout life, founded on the archetypal memory. It acts as a repository of learned relationships between Principles, which are symbolic manifestations of the Archetypes within the psyche. The cultural structure is dynamic, growing through the operations of reason, and shapes the individual's understanding of the world.

Conscious Sphere

This is the highest sphere of the Paśu's psyche, responsible for self-awareness and historical consciousness. The conscious sphere is underdeveloped in the Paśu, contributing to their cultural stagnation. Its development depends on the ability to direct thoughts towards it, taking it as the intentional-temporal centre of reference.

Understanding Structures

Hyperborean Wisdom emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of structures to comprehend reality.

A structure, as defined in the text, is comprised of four elements:

Nodes: Protuberances representing key points within the structure. In the cultural structure, these nodes are the Principles.
Bonds: Connections between nodes that establish relationships and create meaning. In the cultural structure, these are the Relationships, which are symbolic representations of entities.
Space: The area occupied by the structure. For the cultural structure, this space is the energetic sphere of the psyche.
Time: The dimension that allows the structure to last or change. In the context of external cultures, this is referred to as historical time.

Relationship Between Psychic and Cultural Structures

The Hyperborean Wisdom draws a clear analogy between the internal, psychic structure of the Paśu and the external, macrocosmic structures of the Demiurge. The conscious sphere of the Paśu corresponds to the material sphere of the Demiurge, the lowest in the Demiurge's order.

External cultures, or superstructures, are analogous to the cultural structure of the Paśu. These superstructures are comprised of cultural objects, which are entities imbued with meaning by the Paśu, and are animated by psychoid Archetypes. The cultural fact, a specific manifestation of an external culture, is seen as the manifestation of a psychoid Archetype in a particular cultural space.

The Role of Meaning and Value

The transformation of entities into cultural objects is achieved through the Paśu's act of placing meaning, a process that adds cultural value to the entity. This meaning is not inherent but relative, determined by the axiological context of the superstructure. Just as the significance of a thought Relationship gains meaning within the context of a language, a cultural object acquires meaning within the context of a superstructure.

Significance of Cultural Records

The connections of meaning between cultural objects are cultural Records, which are macrocosmic structures analogous to the bonds in the cultural structure model. These Records contain the cultural history of the object and can be explored by Hyperborean initiates through the faculty of anamnesis. The cultural Record is vital for understanding the particular value of a cultural object, which is determined by its connection to another cultural object.

Importance of Analogical Understanding

The Hyperborean Wisdom relies heavily on analogies to explain complex concepts. The structural model, represented by a body-centred cubic crystal lattice, serves as a basis for understanding both psychic and cultural structures. The use of analogies highlights the interconnectedness of different levels of reality, from the microcosm of the individual psyche to the macrocosm of the Demiurge's creation.

By understanding the nature of structures, both internal and external, and the relationships between them, individuals can begin to grasp the complex interplay of forces that shape their perception and experience of reality. The Hyperborean Wisdom offers a path to transcend the limitations imposed by these structures and achieve spiritual liberation.