Psychomantium Mirrors - Past, Present, Future?

[Persej]

This ChatGPT thing is really strange sometimes. I asked it about my theory, and here is what it said:

Question: If there are 5 light sources with a 10 Hz flicker, randomly flickering in relation to each other, what is the maximum and minimum frequency of their combined flicker?

Answer: If there are five light sources, each flickering at 10 Hz and randomly out of phase with one another, the combined flicker will be a superposition of their individual patterns. Here's the breakdown:

Maximum Frequency:

The maximum flicker frequency is determined by the intrinsic flicker frequency of each light source, which is 10 Hz in this case. Random phase relationships between the lights cannot increase the intrinsic flicker frequency. Therefore, the maximum combined flicker frequency is 10 Hz.

Minimum Frequency:

If the flicker of the light sources is perfectly out of phase and they cancel each other out, the combined flicker could theoretically produce a lower apparent flicker frequency, potentially as low as 0 Hz (no flicker). This occurs in cases where destructive interference leads to a steady combined output. Hence, the minimum frequency of the combined flicker is 0 Hz.

Summary:

Maximum combined flicker frequency: 10 Hz
Minimum combined flicker frequency: 0 Hz

These values result from the nature of superposition, where the lights’ out-of-phase interactions can either align (constructive interference) or cancel out (destructive interference).

That didn't seem right to me, so I asked it the same question, but this time using the mini version of 4-o model. And here is what it said:

When considering the combined flicker of 5 light sources, each with a 10 Hz flicker frequency and flickering randomly in relation to each other, the resulting flicker frequency range will depend on how the individual frequencies align. Here's the reasoning:

Maximum Frequency: When the individual flickers are completely in phase (meaning they all flicker together at exactly the same moment), their combined flicker is simply 10 Hz. However, if their flickers were to combine in such a way that they are perfectly out of phase, the flicker could theoretically add up to a frequency much higher than the individual frequency. Since the flickers are all 10 Hz, the maximum combined frequency would occur if each flicker is perfectly aligned in a way that adds all their cycles together. This could give a maximum frequency of 50 Hz (5 times the 10 Hz flicker).

Minimum Frequency: If the flickers are perfectly out of phase, such that they cancel each other out completely, you could experience a situation where the lights flicker very slowly or even appear to be stationary. This would give the minimum frequency of 0 Hz, indicating no perceptible flicker, essentially a steady light.

Therefore, the combined flicker frequency can range from 0 Hz (if they cancel out completely) to 50 Hz (if they are perfectly in phase).

This version seems to be correct to me.

 

[katarinak]

But it's interesting when you think about it. Perhaps candle flicker could be used as a form of brain therapy, just like LED flicker is used for different issues.

I find this a very interesting idea. Sleep vs. insomnia is often associated with a lot of a constant stream of thoughts that won't and won't stop. Maybe candles and maybe meditation has a role to play in this. I'm curious to see where this goes myself.

Well, a black cloth would have absorbed a lot of light. That is perhaps a reason behind the black curtains. It also absorbs sound, so it makes a room both silent and dark.

The room is repainted dark and so is the ceiling. The door is also covered with dark blankets and there are no windows. The first attempt with psychomantium was still in the room with white walls and so the difference is huge. The feeling in the dark room is as if there is more peace and quiet that one has there. Since the room is just repainted, there is no additional insulation because of the noise, so sometimes I perceive noises from the surroundings.

Try to block the light with something.

ok, I'll try to experiment more with the placement of the candles. Still the question remains, how much should the mirror be illuminated? I'm just going by my feelings, how it looks best to me.

I think it's more important how you gaze into the mirror than paying attention to your blinking. But I still haven't gotten that far, I am still experimenting with the light.

yes, it looks similar to me. I was confused by this tratak

 

[Persej]

The room is repainted dark and so is the ceiling. The door is also covered with dark blankets and there are no windows. The first attempt with psychomantium was still in the room with white walls and so the difference is huge. The feeling in the dark room is as if there is more peace and quiet that one has there.

Well, you could paint the walls of jars so that the only light from them comes from the top. Or use some ceramic jars. That would reduce the amount of light.

Since the room is just repainted, there is no additional insulation because of the noise, so sometimes I perceive noises from the surroundings.

Noise could also be distracting. Russians in their experiments used noise-canceling headphones.

 

[katarinak]

Noise could also be distracting. Russians in their experiments used noise-canceling headphones.

It's an interesting observation, at first I thought of wall and ceiling soundproofing or acoustic panels, which I perceive working very well when we play instruments. Then it popped into my head and I remembered a video I saw a long time ago, I found it, so I'm sharing it.
When meditating, not only the sounds from our surroundings but also our inner thoughts are like those annoying flies in the video, trying to distract us from meditation.

I have noticed that normally when I meditate, one seems to be better able to create a sense of calm and balance within oneself and to be a sort of observer of one's thoughts without dwelling on them. Maybe it helps that the eyes are closed as well. Conversely, I find it much harder to maintain calm and balance when meditating with my eyes open. It seems to me that a multitude of thoughts flood the mind as if they are all waiting when the time comes to meditate in psychomantium. Then those occasional noises from the surroundings are almost rare compared to what is going on in our mind.

This is where I see the most room for improvement so far, it's very hard not to have expectations when you're embarking on something new. Probably nobody starts doing a new thing with the expectation that it will not bring any result. And as the C's say it's good to embrace all possibilities, it's not easy. I try to think of meditation in psychomancy as meditation, which in itself is very useful in these hectic times. But I still catch myself subconsciously creating expectations.

Have a nice day Persej and thank you for our discussions, I like them.