SCIENCE OF ONES

• CATEGORY OF FORMS
  • linear measures
    • low lines
    • high lines
• CATEGORY OF LOGIC AND NUMBERS
  • POSITIVE ONE'S
  • NEGATIVE ONE

1D Representations of Numbers: Here are some ways to represent numbers in a single dimension:

• Number Line: A line with increasing numbers marked at points. The position on the line corresponds to the number's value.
• Unit Bars: Imagine bars of equal length. Laying them end-to-end represents increasing numbers (1 bar, 2 bars, etc.).
• Encoding Schemes: We can design custom 1D codes to represent numbers. For example, a specific pattern of dots or notches could represent different quantities.

Numbers as Continuous Forms (analogy): The idea of a number being a continuous form might be referring to the concept of a number line stretching infinitely in both directions. This represents the idea that numbers can theoretically increase or decrease without limit. However, it's important to remember this is an abstraction. In reality, both physical systems and our ability to represent numbers have limitations.

In conclusion:

While numbers themselves aren't physical forms, we can represent them in various ways, including 1D methods like number lines or custom encoding schemes. The choice of representation depends on the context and what aspects of the number we want to emphasize.