THEE Trees

Tree Formation

Blank generic Tree using M versus F as dynamic duality.

The Tree form is dynamic, in contrast to the hierarchy form which is static. That means it specifies forces or influences and refers to actual activity, rather than to a schema that floats above actuality.

Trees result from applying the appropriate dynamic duality to the Levels of a holistic 7-Level hierarchy. It is currently conjectured that this duality is some version of the expression of inner autonomy in the face of external social and practical constraints.

The 7 static hierarchical Levels form 10 Centres of influence. These Centres are determined according to whether poles of the dynamic duality infusing the hierarchy (labeled in this diagram S:P) polarize the Level, or are fused (labeled B). There is always four balanced Levels (L1, L2, L4, L7) with one Centre in each. and three bipolar Levels (L3, L5, L6) with two Centres in each.

When the Level is polarized, the dominant pole is placed on the right. Note the twist in the Tree from L5 to L3 via L4.

The arrowed lines show the 22 Channels of requisite bi-directional influence between the Centres.

Clarity as to why certain Channels are feasible and desirable, while other Channels are impossible, disruptive or harmful (hence missing from the Tree) may help in diagnosing psychosocial malfunction.

Channels are only as well understood as the Centres and the field of functioning generally. Poor understanding naturally leads to unsatisfactory naming.

In naming Channels, I try to avoid using general terms that apply to all Channels in all Trees e.g. influence, shape, control, affect, require, need &c.

Varieties of Exposition

In describing a Tree, the bulk of the inquiry is focused on the identification and naming of Channels. Over the years, several methods for explaining the Centres and their interactions have been developed. In all case, as a preliminary, there is a need to move from 7 Levels to 10 Centres as follows:

1. Determine a name for the Tree as a single entity.
2. Identify the SvP dynamic duality in natural language intrinsic to operating the static hierarchy.
3. Apply the duality at each Level and determine names for Centres.
4. Determine which Centre dominates in the bipolar Levels.

Naming of elements and Centres has generally been easier than naming the encompassing framework. To rectify errors and develop consistency, a study of naming has been carried out in the Architecture Room.

The next step is to determine the Channels of influence, and there are the following options.

1. Build-up from Below. Starting from the foundation at L1B, each Centre is examined and potential Channels with existing Centres are examined. Each Centre's need for a higher Level input is emphasized here.
ClosedExamples:

2. Build-down from Above. Starting from the top at L7B, each Centre is examined and potential Channels with existing Centres are examined.
ClosedExample:

3. Build using the Full Structure. Follow these steps:

  1. Start with the intra-Level Channels between Centres at the bipolar Levels.
  2. Then determine Channels that cross one Level, i.e. how does L7 influence L6 (and vice versa), L6 ↔ L5, L5 ↔ L4, and so on until L2 ↔ L1.
  3. Then examine influences that bypass a Level (i.e. cross two Levels): L6 ↔ L4, L5 ↔ L3, L4 ↔ L2, and L3 ↔ L1.
  4. End with influences crossing three or more Levels—there is only one: L7B ↔ L4B.

ClosedExamples:  

Note: (a), (b), (c), and (d) in these examples refer to the steps in 3. above.

Being Creative. In this build: (a) ensures creativity emerges, (b) ensures creativity is sustained, (c) entangles creativity (d) provides the adventure of creativity.

Employment Tensions leads to two Trees because the one person has two distinct perspectives.

As a manager:  In this build, (a) stabilizes the organization, (b) provides management, (c)strengthens management, (d) reviews compacts.

As an employee: In this build, (a) integrates yourself, (b) develops your position, (c) strengthens your position, (d) reviews your compact.

4. Reverse Build using the Full Structure.

For reasons that are not currently understood, two Tree frameworks in the Root Complex are better explained if you reverse the order in 3.

  1. Consider the L7B ↔ L4B Channel.
  2. Then examine influences that bypass a Level and cross two Levels.
  3. Then determine influences that cross one Level.
  4. End with the Channels between Centres at the bipolar Levels.

ClosedExamples:

Note: (a), (b), (c), and (d) in these examples refer to the steps in 4. above.

Thriving in Your Community. In this build: (a) forms the group by ensuring unity with others (b) leads to storms as you stabilize yourself (c) reveals norms so to thrive with others (d) lets you assert yourself and perform.

Bring Goodness to Life. The build here is: (a) You are the One (b) Coexistence via Persistence (c) Goodness as the Criterion (d) Sustain Your Energies.

5. Build from a Psychological Perspective

In an Architecture Room investigation, non-taxonomic Trees were discovered. Analysis was handled by putting the person (or self) into focus via Willingness-RL7 and Experience-RL4. The steps followed were:

  1. Identify intra-level Channels connecting self and situation: L6, L5, L3.
  2. Identify all Channels that link to L4B.
  3. Identify all Channels that link to L2B.
  4. Identify all Channels that bypass L4B and L2B.

A similar approach is currently being considered for the Trees emerging from a Spiral Structural Hierarchy.

ClosedSee Picture » [Focus on Channel pattern: Centres are irrelevant/incorrect.]

  1. The above focuses on Trees derived from hierarchies. See more about Trees derived from Spirals.
  2. Compare the taxonomically-derived Tree to the Kabbalah’s Tree of Life.

Originally posted: August 2009; Last updated 14-Feb-2014.