In the rearrangement of the wedge parts here, a gap is formed. While geometrically plausible (click on image for proof), how does the pause this resultant gap (absence, blank, tear, missing-in-action, rupture, gaff, break, opening, spread, disturbance, col, fault, hole, etc.) may cause relate to what may interest or compel you? What, further, is it that pauses, if it causes you pause? Furthest, what closes the gap?Thursday, September 3, 2009
In the rearrangement of the wedge parts here, a gap is formed. While geometrically plausible (click on image for proof), how does the pause this resultant gap (absence, blank, tear, missing-in-action, rupture, gaff, break, opening, spread, disturbance, col, fault, hole, etc.) may cause relate to what may interest or compel you? What, further, is it that pauses, if it causes you pause? Furthest, what closes the gap?
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School interests (compels) me. I love school. I realy enjoy learning and find that I use my knowledge learned in every day conversations in every day life. What causes me pause or a disturbance in this area is when a class becomes difficult. I take all the science classes for my major and they are very difficult. When it gets difficult, I tend to stress so much and get all worked up about it. It is frustrating. When I finally finish a hard homework or finish a test, then the gap is closed. I find the stress to leave instantly when I can finally say that I mastered the topic and can move on. It is very stressful but when the gap is finally filled, I am so happy.
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I feel that this gap teaches me to view the world in different ways. For example if I see a person living on the streets, I just can say that he's a bum, but instead I think of all the possibilities why that person can be homeless. I think that it is important to view things in different ways to have a better understanding of the things around you. Just like moving the pieces of the triangle around to analyze why there is a gap, you can move your thoughts around to analyze a situation a form conclusions. In the end, you think about your rearranged thoughts and ideas, you come to your conclusion, and it either fills or doesn't fill your gap.
ReplyDeleteSteve A.
I find that there is always a gap in my life. It feels as though something is always missing, but everyday, when I learn something new the gap closes ever so slightly. I pause to think also about what my purpose is in the universe, but that is also a part of the gap. I don't think that the gap will ever fill, and I accept that, and I have come to agree with the fact that we are always learning and there are always gaps to fill somewhere.
ReplyDeleteWell, in the figure the first one is whole, but when it's rearranged we see that there's a gap. To me, this symbolizes how we pretend that everything in life is "whole" or good, but the reality is that we all feel like something is missing. No one is perfect, no matter how hard they try and something will always be missing. When something in life goes wrong, we fake that everything is alright. However, everyone has a "gap," a problem. The figure gives me pause because it makes me think about how so-and-so looks like his life is better, but that's just a front he puts up for strangers. You never know what someone's problems are, and even if you do, you can't compare them to your own problems because whatever we're dealing with right now is the biggest challenge we face. Their past problems might seem like less, but they never knew any other pain and so it's still as bad as your own pain. And what closes the gap is, in my opinion, coming to terms with the fact that everyone has problems and no one is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI think that the gap represents tough obstacles we face in life. Sometimes our daily routines are challenged and it takes a strong and positive mind to get through it. I pause and think that nothing can ever be too tough as it may seem and that I can get through it because someone else may have bigger problems in their life that makes mine seem petty.
ReplyDeleteThe two figures are technically the same size, but when they aren't put together properly they form different shapes. I think the images represent people living together. When people don't work well together, the result is a gap or a peice missing in their lives. We can all live in one peice if we fit together, or compromise and understand each other. By being unfair and not accepting one another, we are all faced with the gap.
ReplyDeleteThe gap that is embedded within the image, I believe encompasses the many struggle that people encounter throughout their daily life. The gap is a bright reflection of change which stems from social and economic unbalance; otherwise it is a result of the active environment in which we reside. I can best emphasize this by complaining that citizens like myself who are member of the working class often worry about faith of our life as a result of our economic situation. It is this obstacle that has altered my perceptions of other people, it is a disability that has allowed me to taste the bitterness of all the "isms" that exist within America. The bitterness of the 'isms" steams for the notion of control and power where the rich exploits the poor, man sexually objectifies women through the use of the media,etc. The only legitimate means of combating the "isms" is fighting fire with fire - having access to financial resources or, the priceless gift of education which is not priceless in America.
ReplyDeleteThe triangles are of the same size however differing in which angle they point out. I believe that the triangles represent people and how the decisions they make determine where their future rests. A young individual growing up in the ghetto is brought into the world with less potential to succeed just in effect to their environment. However, we see many people today from rough areas that use that statement as a reason to strive more heavily to do well and make a difference in the world. I feel that the “gap” in the triangle symbolizes life’s temptations and how no matter how big or small of an impact it has upon us, it still holds an impact. I feel that a child growing up in a city-like environment would be signified as a triangle that doesn’t point in or out. They are brought into the world pure and free of any punishments. However, a drug dealer would fit the description of the bottom triangle which is slightly larger expressing that their life may be in danger of being shortened due to the lifestyle that they have chosen for themselves and may require time taken off to rebuild their lives. Whereas those who took the extra incentive and became successful would be the upper triangle, more safely fit for a long life without any need to retrace footsteps to get to where they were destined to be. I also feel that the “gap” is situated in the middle of the triangle to express that although we face obstacles, we all end up where we’re meant to be.
ReplyDeleteWhen looking at the second picture I get the idea that the second picture cannot exist. It seems hard to believe that in one picture all the pieces fit together and that in the second one a hole opens up. This is contrary to a believe that there is only one truth. Could there be more than one truth. We rarely wonder if there is but it might be the case. There are things that cannot be explained and things that do not want to be explained.
ReplyDeleteThe picture in my opinion shows that there could be more than one truth but that our deception could also be easily tampered with. Think about things twice, do not believe what you see or think to know.
Sander Anker
At first glance I don't beleive that the gap can exist. However, after examining the grid and geometric shapes, it indeed is real.
ReplyDeleteTo me, this is another example that the seemingly impossible is indeed possible. I think that the gap represents the unknown and unexplored that is out for individuals to come upon. This gap compels me to go out and explore all the world has to offer, and go where no individual has gone before. With this in mind, I don't think that the gap can ever be filled because the world has an endless amount of unknowns that are waiting to be discovered.
The rearrangement of the geometric shapes in the diagram either results in one whole triangle, or a triangle with a missing piece. This reminds me of one of my favorite books as a kid, The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein. It also makes me think about college, and how even though everybody knows that you should pick a career path that you will enjoy doing for the rest of your life, most people end up choosing whatever will get them the best job or highest pay. It's hard to feel fulfilled if you spend time doing something that you don't enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe rearranging of the shapes make a similar but not identical shape. I relate this to the fact that if you change something around in your life, even the smallest detail, you will get a different result. Every little detail in life changes something in some way even if you can't explain it. The second picture decieves yet it's makes perfect sense when you find out the truth.
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I think this gap symbolizes the emptiness of one's heart. Even though you have accomplished everything in your life, there will always be that missing piece that you will spend the rest of your life searching for, mostly after you retired.
ReplyDeleteTo me, the gap represents something pretty simple and universal, but something that is still not considered enough by people. Just by rearranging the same shapes into the same form the outcome is different. I think that this show how everything has its place in the world. Everyone has a part to play in making up their (or someone else's) viewpoint of the world, and if this is changed around, even in a way that seems like it is normal, a gap can still exist, making it incomplete. I think that people living in harmony with themselves/nature/the world will close the gap.
ReplyDeleteTo me this is one of those moments where someone would say "There is not just one way to do something." While it makes the triangle, it leaves the one space, this tells me that not everytime can a person do something in more then one way, because one way may be missing something that the first way was not.
ReplyDeleteTo me, this picture represents the deception that surrounds us. There are so many tricksters and sneaky folks out there, you can't be sure of anything. Even if someone is trying to tell you something with the best intentions, they could have been taken in by misinformation.
ReplyDeleteEverything deserves a second look. No matter how simple it may seem.
The vibrant colors in this rearrangement seem to captivate me the most. Colors arent't just colors. They have meaning and symbolism to them. The color red usually represents love, war and power. The color red in this sequence represents my day to day loving relationship with other and my degree of confidence in all that I do. Yellow is the color of happiness, hope and joy. This represents my goals in life and my enjoyment in pursuing those goals. Green usually symbolizes growth, renewal, health, the environment, and calmness. This color symbolizes my progress in life and my rite of passage into becoming a wise and mature adult. The following color, blue, goes hand in hand with green. Blue is also calming and symbolizes unity, stability, and intelligence. Blue represents my inner thoughts and curiosities. Finally, I come to the gap in the sequence. This gap is white. White is literally the blending of all of these colors. So, the white in this picture represents all of these forces in my life working together simultaneously.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the triangles represent our mind, body and soul. When we use them properly, we can eliminate gaps that cause tension within our lives. Each part can become stressed, and each needs rest. I think that the gap represents a depression that we feel within ourselves from that stress. The gap is closed when we use our bodies and minds properly, give them rest, or help them grow.
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