Notes from an "alternate universe". Introduction to a new way of thinking.

Something weird just happened. I left my computer for a while. When I got back, I found a tab I hadn't clicked on among the tabs I always keep on my computer.

It's a site I looked at a while back (and almost posted here). I guess I'm not finished looking at it.

Anyway, here's the spiel:

"The work in our laboratory focuses on computational modeling of the visual system. Our goal is to formulate models that describe how the brain encodes visual information, and that accurately predict how the brain responds during natural vision. We study the visual system because it is more approachable than the cognitive systems that mediate complex thought."



The lab shows images of the mapping the brain does...and it looks very much like geographical patterns. Scroll down for images:

[link to gallantlab.org]

Last Edited by ERE3 on 01/24/2013 12:59 PM

Any updates, XWon?

I have to do another Genius because I have symbols coming in from an older one, so I used yours as a model.

This also means I have to retire a Genius, because I promised Chaol I would only have 2 Genius maps while he is gone!

Last Edited by ERE3 on 01/24/2013 10:43 PM

The website is down!!!!!!!


[link to ecsys.org]


You can get some of it on the Wayback Machine:

[link to web.archive.org]

Last Edited by ERE3 on 01/24/2013 09:50 PM

FYI: Some of us who follow Chaol, do some behind the scenes things at times. So, if you want to be included, you need to be in contact via email with some of us.

Either join GLP for a month and PM some of us or, I guess, post an email address here where we can contact you.

You will know if you are included because a private email (or PM) has gone out today to all those who are in contact with one another.

If you missed out, then it's up to you to figure out a way to be a part of it. You are definitely invited.

Just got back from 5 hours in the emergency room for my mom. We thought it was a heart attack. She's okay but has to call her doctor Monday!

"Am I dreaming?"

Definitely include me!

just did. :o)

you can edit out your email address now.

Should I email support and let them know Chaol will be gone indefinitely? Or just let it sit in the database?

Spent most of thursday evening in A&E with my son (lego stuck in his ear) and my baby g'daughter knocked her tooth loose as we were waiting and also had to be seen!

We're okay, too :)

Is Le King still around?

The Ecsys Program appears to be undownloadable.

Can AC's PM? If so, you could PM him.

The old one will be irrelevant soon.

I wasn't going to say but I have been working on a new version which is 90% completed.

I will obviously release it with a much better set of instructions for all my friends here than last time lol, the last one was just a basic throw together of ideas so I could build the picture of what the challenge actually was, the new one is much better.

I am a self employed web-developer/programmer anyway, so finding time to work on it as a side project is hard in the current economic situation.

But completion is high on my priorities.

Look for an update towards the weekend time :)!

Last Edited by LeKing on 01/28/2013 07:14 AM

Thanks LeKing, you're the best.

I just finished memorizing all the icons/"alphabet"

I have been trying hard to think in the EC language, but want to finally completely immerse myself. My girlfriend and I are planning to begin talking exclusively in EC, however we need to build the base (agreed upon) initial dictionary for communication.

If you finish the new version, I would be happy to tinker with the base dictionary, language rules and syntax, and release it a few days after so that we could all begin using it with a standard dictionary.

I also have a few mnemonics and tips for remembering the icons, I'll post.

we're lucky to have you :)

great!

This is awesome! Thanks.

Why are tragic comedies so entertaining?

Best? lol I have a big enough god complex already, such kind words are unnecessary but also appreciated so thanks.

The new version works/reads/saves from a .txt file.

So everyone will have their own dictionary.txt(or what ever you call it) file.

I think me giving it to you early and letting you put together a base dictionary would help with the release and I would be grateful.

Thursday/Friday I can get a working version to you DODEC. How would you like me to get in contact with you?

I know others are/were willing to help also, but for right this moment everything is on track :)

Awesome!

I'd be happy to to whip up a base dictionary, with explanations for why each icon was used for the words to help beginners with understanding.

I am excited for when the thread becomes illegible to everyone else.

LeKing, I'm sure you know but as a reminded, some words have the same spelling but are pronounced differently so in theory should have an accent of some type
like "y (yes)" and "y (my).

You can get a hold of me at [email protected]

Got it, you can edit it out now.

You are ahead of me at this stage Dodec, I hadn't got round to even thinking of accents etc.

Look for the email on Thursday.

Looking forward to your input and help with the project!

I can't tell you how it warms my heart to see this happening. Thanks so much to both of you. I think both of you (& your girlfriends) are the best!


As far as accents, I'd like to throw in my 2 cents. I am not sure how I got started doing strings this way (I thought I got it from the website) but when I write a string, I put () around the unspoken part.

(h)ow (t)ime ch(ur)ch Kata(kana) and then below it, I write:
ow-ime-chch-kata.

This helps me get the pronunciation correct (which Chaol emphasized the importance of).....and I see real easily and clearly, which letters are included and which aren't.

Also, for myself, when looking for which letters are underlined, at a glance, takes a little more effort.

Anyway, I'm just sharing my experience. I'm thrilled to use whatever you offer.

Update:

So I was walking to the store (one block away) to get my girlfriend some orange juice and ramen. I wanted to get her some stuff because she is sick.

Right before I was watching a show with her and they were talking about the concept of "all is one and one is all"

I needed to get money but couldn't find any and remembered a 10 under my dresser. But it was all the way to the back. I grabbed a hanger and got ready, but the 10 was right by the side and in easy reach. I knew it wasn't there before cuz I would have grabbed it when I saw.

Then I remembered that my cat had been playing behind the dresser with his paw and had probably knocked it forward.

I laughed and thought that maybe because I was being nice to my gf (a value in my perspective/myself) than I was being cosmically being shown that thought in a fast manifestation b having something nice happen to me (not having to be too troubled to get the 10) and that the universe/myself had delivered it to me.

I walked to the store, talked to an old friend, and got some ramen and juice and checked out. Normally I would just let it be, but thinking there was maybe a chance (even though I go to this store all the time, cuz its one block away) I asked the guy after he had rung me up if they had any nasal strips, well it turns out that there was another sort of hidden wall of items i had forgot about. So i grabbed some and left.

I thought about the law of Kosmosis (doing things you would not normally do). So I walked under the ledge/gutter where the rain gathers and falls (it was raining earlier). Then I walked on a weird line, crossed over a garden.

Then I thought about Kosmosis again (explore what is outside of your perception). So I paid close attention to my surroundings, noticed nature in places I never really look at, I saw a grouping of four rocks and thought (Tatat). I crossed the street and saw a small shimmer of what looked like glass or garbage, and part walked past as I was right at my apartment complex main door. Then I thought no, open up your perspective more, just check it out...IT... was a diamond.

To be fair, I don't know if it's a real diamond. I did a couple at home tests and it seems legit. My gf naturally lulzed with me as I explained the story.

I will say Part of me thinks it is fake...because it is a VERY large diamond.

but either way I still think it is cool.

I think it's cool too! I also think it might be a symbol that "came" to you. And, I love your story too.

I found a tree today that I never noticed before on my walk. How do you walk by a tree at least once per day and never see it???????????????????????????????????????