scienceThis is my attempt at a universal classification system - a work of taxonomy (iterative metaphysics). The categories are arranged from top to bottom, from least to greatest complexity; and left to right, from greatest to least complexity. Each category is an extension of the one before, and each subcategory is a direct subdivision of its category. This creates a tree structure, that appears to make sense. :)
I believe that these categories (or something like them) are a basic part of reality itself - the information structure of everything. Instead of science, applied science, art and culture simply being human achievements, I propose that they actually “achieved” us. Like the Mandelbrot set contains incomplete images of itself, so our brains are images of our universe.
Please note:
There are many categories yet to be included.
Many of the categories, subcategories, etc, of science, applied science and art, are based on professions, which were defined by culture.
Subcategories do not imply that they are the only forms. Every category contains an implied miscellaneous subcategory.
The subcategories of mathematics are reflected in each subcategory’s sub-subcategories, after the first 2.
The 9 basic pure sciences are based on the 9 fundamental meanings of life: to exist, move, develop, reproduce, survive, experience, learn, relate and progress.
The 4 basic applied sciences are based on the 8 basic real sciences (mathematics being abstract), taken 2 at a time.
There are 4 static and 4 dynamic basic artforms, each based on 0 to 3 dimensions (the zeroth dimension being only in the mind). In the static artforms, time belongs to the one who experiences, while in the dynamic artforms, time belongs to the artist.
Taste is not actually a sense (each true sense is processed in a separate part of the brain), but the simplest dynamic artform. Ie. dynamic intelligence.
Spirituality is the art of artistic combination. When limited to only combining the second and third static and dynamic basic artforms, it’s known as multimedia.
Applied science is practical science, whereas culture is collective art.
The 6 basic forms of culture are the ancient “sciences” of where, who, what, how, why and when.
The 4 basic religions reflect degrees of insight into human nature.
The 4 basic forms of history are the cultural equivalents of (and inspired) the 4 basic applied sciences.
True (medical) eugenics is concerned with the elimination of genuine disease genes, through selective breeding (eg. selective abortion using IVF), and genetic engineering.
Totalitarianism, aka monotheism, is defined as the basic religion that is driven more by deception than delusion. Ie. where politics is more important than faith.
Each form of rape approximates the psychological damage caused by all simpler forms. Eg. the forms more complex than sexual rape involve sexual rape.
Polygamy is commonly known as sexual competition, and preexecution as execution and mock execution.
True conservatism is far more cowardly, insidious and political than mere Conservative politics.
By Mark J. Skinner.
science
mathematics
logic
numeracy
arithmetic
logical arithmetic
numerical arithmetic
geometry
topology
euclidean geometry
calculus
statistics
probability
combinatorics
comparison
correlation
iteration
control
structure
algorithmics
graphics
networking
metaphysics
ontology
linearity
causality
epistemology
chaology
taxonomy
physics
quantum relativity
special relativity
general relativity
quantum mechanics
metrology
chronology
statics
energetics
dynamics
thermionics
acoustics
geology
meterology
cosmology
chemistry
crystalography
cryogenics
petrology
mineralology
metallurgy
semiconduction
superconduction
nanochemistry
biology
genetics
cytology
toxicology
pharmacology
pathology
immunology
edidemiology
embryology
ethology
anthropology
physiology
palaeontology
virology
microbiology
bacteriology
botany
entomology
ichthyology
herpetology
ornithology
mammalogy
primatology
human anatomy
oceanology
ecology
ethnology
neurology
hedonics
hypnology
psychology
ethics
eudemonics
erotology
tactics
aesthetics
linguistics
sociology
sexology
economics
civics
criminology
political science
psephology
archaeology
historiography
demography
lexiography
grammatology
philology
mythology
ethnology
demonology
applied science
engineering
nucleonics
optics
magnetics
electrics
electronics
mechanics
pneumatics
hydraulics
robotics
construction
tectonics
chemics
ballistics
plasmics
nanotechnology
bionics
cryonics
ergonomics
environmentalism
mining
agriculture
forestry
horticulture
animal husbandry
heritage management
transport
propulsion
locomotion
mobility
transmission
printing
astronomy
force shielding
teleportation
medicine
aetiology
triage
examination
diagnosis
safety
nakedness
hygiene
sanitation
sterilization
quarantine
contraception
safe sex
nursing
euthanasia
first aid
anestheisiology
medication
personal care
surgery
abortion
simple surgery
keyhole surgery
oncology
obstetrics
transplantation
bioreplication
physiotherapy
coordination
conditioning
massage
rehabilitation
occupational therapy
drugs
chemotherapy
vaccination
dietetics
gene therapy
eugenics
psychiatry
bioneurology
psychobiology
cybernetics
analysis
rationality
calculation
measurement
classification
simplification
interpretation
observation
judgement
intuition
individuality
communication
computing
solution
automation
file formats
system operation
user interface design
friendship
consolation
training
teaching
sharing
sex
education
research methodology
interrogation
journalism
advertising
marketing
leadership
parenting
adventure
cooperation
companionship
discipline
hunting
commerce
barter
finance
consumerism
volunteerism
democracy
publication
government
taxation
legislation
social services
representation
polling
voting
justice
human rights
responsibility
authority
policing
due process
penology
satire
blasphemy
sacrilidge
ridicule
contempt
pornography
fornication
freedom
art
intelligence
thought
imagination
hypothesis
philosophy
personality
experience
literature
poetry
lyricism
narration
fantasy
scriptwriting
documentation
image
caligraphy
cartography
drawing
painting
photography
sculpture
engraving
serigraphy
bookmaking
bodybuilding
hairdressing
cosmetics
clothing
modelling
architecture
gardening
urbanisation
terraforming
taste
aromatherapy
cooking
dining
music
music recording
music reproduction
instrumentation
oration
music synthesis
film
animation
cinematography
special effects
holography
computer gaming
performance
exercise
posture
callisthenics
yoga
orchestration
dance
gesticulation
disco
ballet
choreography
martial arts
boxing
krav maga
karate
tae kwon do
kung-fu
aikido
jujitsu
theatre
stripping
diplomacy
fucking
nudity
caress
kissing
fellatio
cunnilingus
embrace
hugging
cuddling
intercourse
sadomasochism
bondage
spirituality
sensuality
sexuality
humour
intimacy
sympathy
empathy
compassion
normality
dignity
morality
politeness
politics
virtual reality
culture
geography
pseudo-astronomy
pseudo-meterology
pseudo-geology
pseudo-ecology
pseudo-sociology
pseudo-archeology
identity
nationality
race
gender
generations
class
disability
criminality
alienation
language
grammar
vocabulary
profanity
jargon
english
iconography
gestures
pronounciation
uniforms
lifestyles
tradition
empiricism
naturalism
materialism
wilderness
humanism
behaviourism
socialism
law
constitutional law
criminal law
civil law
business law
corporate law
customs
sacred
sport
normal sex
games
comedy
morals
fashions
general knowledge
fine art
comics
renaissance painting
greco-roman sculpture
pop music
television
movies
computer games
common sense
religion
buddhism
animism
mysticism
gnosticism
dharma
zen
science fiction
theism
pantheism
polytheism
monotheism
atheism
numerology
theosophy
astrology
heliolatry
alchemy
pyromancy
creationism
lamarckism
lysenkoism
necrolatry
necromancy
cryptozoology
iconolatry
clairvoyance
tarot
demonism
hypnotism
futurism
eschatology
luddism
christianity
evangelism
satanism
scientology
star trek
jedi
the orville
paganism
wicca
thelema
hinduism
brahmanism
confucianism
taoism
feng shui
sikhism
ancient romanism
totalitarianism
atenism
zoroastrianism
judaism
yahwinism
zionism
catholicism
romanism
opus dei
dominionism
theonomy
reconstructionism
armageddon
islam
sufism
bahai
salafism
islamic state
protestantism
lutheranism
anabaptism
anglicanism
mormonism
communism
marxism
nazism
fascism
bolshevism
leninism
stalinism
maoism
fabianism
feminism
globalism
corporatism
corporate software
social media
history
war
security
suicide
cryptography
defence
protection
pollution
confiscation
currency
tariffs
sanction
extortion
confinement
execution
starvation
assassination
slaughter
extermination
peace
aggression
pacifism
terrorism
appeasement
rape
humiliation
harassment
bigotry
murder
worship
chastisement
polygamy
celibacy
virginity
monogamy
poly-monogamy
perversion
pedophilia
gynocentrism
homophobia
bestiality
necrophilia
incarceration
vandalism
imprisonment
restraint
deprivation
torture
disorientation
exposure
solitary confinement
preexecution
corporal punishment
lobotomy
intoxication
mutilation
branding
castration
localised lobotomy
distributed lobotomy
insulin coma
edl
insanity
immaturity
fanaticism
dogma
facts
fundamentalism
doctrine
arrogance
self esteem
status
faith
free will
ignorance
prayer
mystery
magic
cowardice
guilt
shame
paranoia
foolishness
hypocrisy
cynicism
conservatism
indoctrination
propaganda
proselytism
censorship
etiquette
loneliness
rudeness
bureaucracy
chastity
titilation
modesty
adolescence
slavery
exploitation
subordination
piety
poverty
charity
conscription
tyranny
genocide
monarchy
inquisition
imperialism
secularisation
plutocracy
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