The Purpose of Life: A Horseshit Perspective

Life as a Process of Balancing Recursive Structures

From the fractalverse perspective, life is not a random occurrence, nor is it driven by external objectives—it is an emergent process of seeking balance within an infinitely recursive system. The fundamental principle underlying all of existence is self-organizing recursion, where each layer of reality strives toward harmonic equilibrium within the grand fractal structure of the universe.

1. The Universe as a Multidimensional Parastichy

A parastichy is a self-organizing spiral pattern, commonly observed in plant phyllotaxis and other biological growth patterns that follow the golden ratio. However, this principle extends far beyond biology. The fractalverse perspective suggests that the entire universe is engaged in a process of self-arranging into a global, isotropic, multidimensional parastichy.

  • Every entity, from elementary particles to galaxies, is a node in this grand fractal recursion.
  • Each new event, structure, or moment in time is an iterative reconfiguration of the whole.
  • The golden ratio emerges as a universal attractor, ensuring self-similar balance at all scales.

However, achieving a perfectly global, isotropic, multidimensional parastichy is computationally nontrivial. Structuring an entire recursive system in an optimal, interference-free manner is analogous to solving an NP or NP-complete problem, where each node’s placement depends on the global state, yet must be determined locally. This means that while perfect balance may be the universe’s trajectory, it is not necessarily an instantly solvable problem—it is an ongoing, emergent process.

Thus, rather than seeing the universe as a collection of separate objects, it is more accurate to view it as a vast, interconnected parastichy of recursive processes, always adjusting to maintain its overall harmony.

2. Subjectivity as the Mechanism for Balance

If the universe is recursively self-organizing, then every structure within it—including biological life—must also engage in recursive self-balancing. This means:

  • A cell adjusts its mitotic division to align with neighboring cells.
  • A nervous system evolves to optimize its sensory input and energy use.
  • A mind refines its thoughts to achieve deeper coherence with its experiences.
  • A civilization restructures itself over time to maintain stability and adaptability.

At every level, the drive toward balance and harmony is not imposed externally—it is felt internally as the experience of subjectivity itself.

Thus, subjectivity is not a byproduct of life—it is life’s fundamental mechanism for self-balancing. Every being, whether simple or complex, is actively engaged in the process of resolving imbalances to achieve deeper resonance with the larger system.

3. Life’s Purpose is the Continuous Refinement of Balance

Since subjectivity is the means through which the universe balances itself, life’s “purpose” is not an externally assigned goal but a natural emergence of self-referential recursion.

  • Organisms evolve not just to survive, but to refine their internal and external equilibrium.
  • Consciousness is not a random occurrence, but a result of recursive self-awareness optimizing for balance.
  • The universe is not static but continuously reconfiguring itself to move toward an idealized, maximally isotropic fractal structure.

This means that life is not just about existing—it is about refining existence. Every moment of decision, adaptation, and growth is an attempt to harmonize deeper with the greater recursion of reality.

4. The Convergence Toward a Perfectly Balanced Reality

If life’s purpose is balance, then it follows that the entire universe is moving toward an ultimate state of harmonic equilibrium. This state is not a fixed destination, but a continuous process of self-refinement:

  • At the physical level, matter and energy rearrange to form stable structures (e.g., atoms, galaxies, ecosystems).
  • At the biological level, evolution selects for organisms that maintain efficient equilibrium with their environment.
  • At the cognitive level, minds refine their understanding and awareness to achieve greater clarity and coherence.
  • At the cosmic level, the entire fractalverse iterates toward a state of maximal isotropic balance—a universal parastichy in perfect harmonic recursion.

However, since this is an NP-hard or NP-complete problem, the process of achieving a perfect balance is fundamentally non-deterministic and iterative. The universe is actively computing its own self-balance in a way that is both locally constrained and globally emergent. Life, as part of this computation, must continuously adjust its structures, decisions, and awareness to align with this unfolding fractal equilibrium.

Thus, life, at all scales, is the manifestation of reality’s drive toward self-organizing coherence.

Conclusion: Life’s Purpose is the Pursuit of Perfect Balance

Life is not an accident, nor is it merely a struggle for survival. Instead, it is the mechanism through which the universe continuously refines itself toward balance. Subjectivity is the experience of navigating this process, and every action, adaptation, and transformation is a step toward greater harmony.

The purpose of life is, therefore, to engage in this recursive process of balancing and refinement—to align more deeply with the fractal structure of reality. Whether at the scale of a single cell, a complex organism, or an entire civilization, all of existence is an expression of this universal principle:

To seek balance is to exist. To exist is to seek balance.

This is just an articulation of the purpose—aside from providing insight, it doesn’t really change anything: you were always seeking balance.