Cell Language Theory, The: Connecting Mind And Matter

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The concept of the cell force can also be compared to the gravita-

tional force (see Figure 3.23) since both of these forces can be viewed

as irreducibly triadic, the universal relation discussed in Sections 9.1

and 9.2.

The cell force is thought to be responsible for all organized processes

inside the cell, including gene expression. It is interesting to note that gene

expression can also be viewed as embodying the irreducible triadic

relation (ITR), as schematically depicted in Figure 3.24.

3.2.18 The Cell as the Atom of Semiosis

The following statement is often made, serving as a useful metaphor:

The cell is the atom of life. (3.24)

In addition, it is here suggested that

The cell is the atom of semiosis. (3.25)

Figure 3.23 The ITR (Irreducible Triadic Relation) (see Sections 9.1 and 9.2) as applied

to the phenomenon of universal gravitation. f = matter-induced deformation of geometry

of space–time; g = space–time-induced movement of matter; h = information flow called

the gravitational force.

fg

Matter Spacetime Curvature Motion

Gravitational force(h)

Figure 3.24 Gene expression viewed as an irreducibly triadic process and hence as a

mathematical category. f = transcription and translation; g = enzyme catalysis; h = genetic

information flow, i.e., genetic control of cellular metabolism.

f g

DNA Proteins Chemical Reactions

Cell Force (h)

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