The Emergence Machine

Profane

abstract · Religion · Level 12 · E9

E9Cultures

Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

profane emerges from belief. It requires pattern.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “profane” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
profane
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL12L11L10L9L6L2L1L0ProfaneSpiritReligionBeliefCultureContrastCognitionCommunicationCooperation… intermediate l…FormInformationLifeProcessSignificanceActionChangeCollectionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesProfaneL12SignificanceL1ContrastL6BeliefL9ReligionL10SpiritL11E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Significance L1 (requires)
    Profane: Referring to worldly or secular matters that lack spiritual significance, often in contrast to sacred or divine concerns.
  • Contrast L6 (requires)
    Profane: Referring to worldly or secular matters that lack spiritual significance, often in contrast to sacred or divine concerns.
  • Belief L9 (foundational)
    Belief provides the foundational basis for understanding profane.
  • Religion L10 (requires)
    This is a specific religious tradition; understanding religion as a concept comes first
  • Spirit L11 (requires)
    Profane: Referring to worldly or secular matters that lack spiritual significance, often in contrast to sacred or divine concerns.