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Patterns Are More Real Than Objects

Patterns Are More Real Than Objects

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Objects don’t last.
Patterns do.

In this episode of The Thinking Behind Reality, we explore why persistence in reality comes from structure rather than material permanence.

From waves and flames to living systems, what endures isn’t matter—it’s arrangement. Objects are temporary. Patterns are what remain stable long enough to feel real.

This episode reframes what it means for something to truly exist.

If this way of thinking resonates, follow the show for more reflections on patterns and reality.

Keywords:
patterns vs objects, structure over substance, information and reality, systems thinking, physics philosophy, what is real, understanding reality


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