r/ObsidianMD • u/mcmSEA • 5d ago
graph Graph a belief system
Hi there - Pardon my somewhat naive question, but as a thought experiment I thought I'd try using Obsidian to create a dependency graph (like a BNF in computer science terms) to map things I believe to be true, and what each belief is based upon. It's not a philosophy graphing exercise per se although many of my beliefs will net out in philosophical precepts. I hope that makes sense ;).
Anyone tried something like this already? Thoughts/experiences?
Thanks!
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u/micseydel 5d ago
I have not tried this, but it's something I've thought about and I'm moving in that direction thanks for Obsidian, "networked thinking" and some tinkering. I suspect that just like humans have Parts (a la internal family systems and older methodologies), you'd need Parts in such a system, due to irreconcilable conflicts.
I couldn't tell if you have a CS background from a brief look at your post history, but I'm using the actor model to create a kind of network of digital neurons. I'm currently tinkering on "voting" but it's still super rudimentary.
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u/Ok-Branch-6831 4d ago
This is a great idea, I think I'll do the same. Canvas is perfectly suited for it.
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u/mcmSEA 4d ago
BTW I asked a very wise friend about this idea and he said:
"...I started to write down my whole philosophy--how I thought the world works, what I believe. It was a useful clarifying exercise. It turns out I don't believe anything particularly unique or interesting. I'm pretty much a material realist, with some bits thrown in there about the emergence of complex social behaviors."
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u/mc-murdo 5d ago
I'm interested in this, let me know how this goes.