Hi, When we think about 'unification', we usually think about mathematical formulas, e.g., unified field theories.
Mathematical formulas are symbols, and, according to Peirce, symbols are not the only way to convey information: Indexes can also. As an example, I suggest that the Hofstadter cubes (see attached) are an indexical sign (also called dicisign, or sinsign, depending on which aspects of a sign is prescinded) standing for (i) complementarity, (ii) the Peircean sign, and (iii) Peircean categories. If the Hofstadter cubes are indeed a dicisign, as I believe, it should be able to convey this claim to you with a minimum help from the symbolic signs such as attached thereto. With all the best. Sung __________________________________________________ Sungchul Ji, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Rutgers University Piscataway, N.J. 08855 732-445-4701 www.conformon.net
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