I. A Fortuitous Encounter

A few years ago, my roommate Christophe, now at Harvard, invited me to a birthday gathering. As soon as I entered the spacious apartment at Columbia, it was clear that the room was populated with neuroscience graduate students—except for myself and another guy named Wu.

“Hey Wu,” Christophe introduced me, “meet my roommate, Genius!”

Wu grinned widely as he reached for a handshake. “So Christophe tells me you’re a real-life genius, huh?”

I shrugged, sensing that Wu wasn't convinced. I later learned he was nearing the completion of his doctorate in computer science at NYU.

Wu, not one for idle chat, soon succumbed to his curiosity. “Ahem, Genius,” he prompted. “Can you validate your claim of being a polymath?”

“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,” I quoted Carl Sagan.

“Exactly!” Wu responded, smiling.

Being a showman at heart, I asked Christophe to set a timer for five minutes, drawing the attention of others in the room. Locking eyes with Wu, I instructed, “Say — ‘It’s showtime.’”

With a smile, he complied, “It’s showtime!”

What follows is a summary of what I shared that evening at the party, reflecting my understanding at that time in my now-completed Pure Mathematics Code.

II. The Cosmic Blueprint

Few fully grasp what Nikola Tesla, history's most brilliant inventor, meant when he cryptically stated, “if you knew the magnificence of 3, 6, and 9, you would have a key to the universe.”

With a background in philosophy, as defined by Wilfrid Sellars, I sought to comprehend how everything connects on the broadest level.

For this reason, when I began to learn programming, my goal was not merely to extract a specific algorithm from a dataset but to understand the overarching principles of programming.

Years prior to that birthday celebration, I had already prepared myself to amaze. I spent years in solitude, driven by the desire to understand what Einstein referred to when he said:

“I am not interested in this phenomenon or that phenomenon. I want to know God’s thoughts — the rest are mere details.” — Einstein

By “God’s thoughts,” Einstein was referring to mathematical concepts. His quest was for the equation or algorithm that underlies the Cosmic Blueprint.

It's essential to note that Einstein believed in “Spinoza’s God,” equating God with Nature.

Thus, when Einstein mentioned the “mind of God,” he alluded to grasping the cosmic principles that govern the universe's workings.

III. The Magnificence of 3, 6, and 9

As the circle is historically seen as a symbol of infinity and completion, it’s no surprise that when you reduce a circle’s components to their digital root, you get 3 + 6 + 0 = 9.

To illustrate, a circle contains 360 degrees:

Halving the circle gives:

The digital root of 180 is 9.

Halving that results in:

The digital root of 90 is also 9.

Continuing this process leads to:

The digital root of 45 is again 9.

The same applies to 22.5, 11.25, 5.625, 2.8125, and 1.40625, all reducing to 9.

IV. The Law of Three in Science

Galileo's statement, “The book of nature is written in the language of mathematics,” reflects his insight as the Father of Modern Science. Pythagoras long ago proclaimed:

“Numbers rule the universe!”

Number theory, the foundation of mathematics, focuses on prime numbers, which can be seen as the DNA of the numerical realm. Interestingly, the number 3 is the “father” of all prime numbers.

The number 2 stands as the sole even prime number. Reflect on this:

The number 3 is the only one that equals the sum of all preceding numbers (0 + 1 + 2 = 3). When 3 is added to itself, it forms the smallest perfect number, 6. Squaring 3 results in 9, the number that completes the single-digit figures in the decimal system.

Mathematics serves as the language of the universe, and since its essence lies in numbers, number theory resonates with the Latin saying:

Omne trium perfectum (everything that comes in threes is perfect).

To illustrate this, let’s rewind time and recount the cosmic story:

“Let there be light!” And then, came a flash followed by a — BIG BANG!

Following this, the three elements of the universe (dark energy, dark matter, and normal matter) were birthed alongside the triplets: space, time, and matter.

Space was divided into three dimensions, time into three phases, and matter into three states.

For every particle of matter that emerged, an equal amount of antimatter was created. The synthesis of these opposites allowed the universe to begin its expansion.

The three generations of quarks and leptons formed, leading to the three main components of an atom: neutrons, protons, and electrons.

With the universe's expansion, three main types of galaxies appeared, each containing stars and planets—resulting in three forms of massive objects.

As this unfolded, Newton's three laws of motion were established. In the distant future, on the third rock from the sun, three forms of natural laws would come into play, setting the scene for the three-body problem.

Life emerged just over three billion years ago, introducing organisms characterized by the trio of birth, life, and death.

A pivotal moment in life’s history was the entry of a cyanobacterium into various plant lineages three times, leading to the evolution of chloroplasts and the emergence of three domains in the tree of life.

V. The Law of Three in Religion

This insight merely scratches the surface!

Even Freud, the ultimate contrarian, wouldn’t dispute the Law of Three, which he conceptualized in his three-part psyche.

The three patriarchs of the Bible—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—also wouldn’t argue against this law.

The Big Three of Greek philosophy—Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle—wouldn’t challenge the theorem derived from the Pure Mathematics Code. After all, I was born at 3:03 a.m. on Leap Year Day, meaning I often lack a birthday.

“There is something in this more than natural,” Shakespeare muses, “if philosophy can find it out.”

Any rational thinker using all three parts of their brain to process this information will prepare the third eye to perceive Nature’s algorithm, as demonstrated in various religions.

“The voice of the people is the voice of God,” goes the saying. The world’s oldest religion, Hinduism, embodies the Trimurti.

In the East, we find the three teachings of Chinese philosophy: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

Lastly, the Middle East is home to the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Given that a significant portion of the global population—around 33%—identifies as Christian, the Law of Three is deeply woven into this narrative.

According to the three synoptic Gospels, three Wise Men brought three gifts to witness the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

King Herod plotted to kill the prophesied “Messiah”—a scheme that would take 30 years to realize when one of Herod's three sons ended Jesus’ three-year ministry.

During his brief time, Jesus raised three people from the dead and foretold that Peter would deny him three times before his crucifixion.

It was fitting that three crosses stood at the crucifixion site, one for Jesus and two for the others. A sign above Jesus was inscribed in three languages: Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

Three days after his death, Jesus is said to have resurrected, marking the completion of the Holy Trinity through the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

In summary, Jesus Christ experienced his birth, life, and death—all within 33 years!

In essence, three letters encapsulate the Christian view: GOD.

Furthermore, Hinduism articulates the Sanskrit term for God (“Brahman”) as follows:

VI. In Conclusion: the Secret of the Ages

The pervasive Law of Three extends even to sports. Take Michael Jordan, often regarded as the greatest athlete:

Jordan was drafted third by the Chicago Bulls and won three consecutive championships. After a brief retirement, he returned to clinch three more titles, attributing much of his team's success to the renowned triangle offense.

Understanding this insight reveals why logic is governed by three fundamental laws.

The universe, defined as an ordered whole—a cosmos rather than chaos—illustrates why Nature’s cosmic algorithm maintains balance from the three components of the smallest atom to the three branches of the largest U.S. government.

As I write this with the Law of Three in mind, I feel compelled to hint at how this code unveils the universe's greatest mystery.

(Drum roll...)

If the writer possesses a mind, as evidenced by the thought processes involved in writing...

If the reader possesses a mind, as evidenced by the thought processes involved in reading...

If the writer possesses a body, as evidenced by the fingers typing on the keyboard...

If the reader possesses a body, as evidenced by their visual perception...

Then, if there exists a MIND and a BODY, what must there be?

Ahem, dear reader, I’ll allow you to fill in the blanks. I just overheard Voltaire whisper in my ear:

“The secret of being a bore is to tell everything.”

References:

[1] Davies, Paul (1988) The Cosmic Blueprint: New Discoveries In Nature’s Creative Ability To Order Universe [2] 24 April 1929, response to Rabbi Herbert S. Goldstein: “Do you believe in God? Stop. Answer paid 50 words.” Einstein replied in 27 words. The New York Times 25 April 1929 [3] “Numbers rule the universe,” quoted in The Story of a Number (1905) by E. Maor; also in Comic Sections (1993) by Desmond MacHale [4] Strachey, James (1933) New Introductory Lectures on Psycho-analysis [5] Coffey, Peter (1912) The Science of Logic. Longmans, Green, and Company. p. 22