I sometimes wonder if compression is a key that can unlock human potential to access higher dimensions of thought. We talk about the elegance of e=mc2. What we

I sometimes wonder if compression is a key that can unlock human potential to access higher dimensions of thought. We talk about the elegance of e=mc2. What we're really talking about is the ability to compress all of the ideas contained in relativity down into such a elegant equation. The same thing is true for symbolism. We compress enormous amounts of information into a symbol like a crucifix, or in language, the amount of weight a word like Hitler can contain represents a level of compression used to convey meaning which we don't fully understand. Utilizing extreme levels of compression seems to allow the human mind, or perhaps consciousness, to grapple with more difficult and esoteric concepts.