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Pythagorean Triangle
Pythagorean Triangle

First, we intake information using our five senses:
sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Next,
we are able to use the trivium method,
like our natural operating system, to
systematically think critically
and to process all of the
information collected.
This is applied to
fields of study
like the core
quadrivium.
continued
below...
Trivium Method of Learning...Anything
Step | Other Names Description | |
Knowledge | Input | |
Finding and substantially answering the questions "Who, What, Where, and When" of the basic components. | ||
2. LOGIC * Focus of Game | Understanding | Processing |
Relating the above components to each other, while removing contradictions, and answering "Why". | ||
3. RHETORIC | Wisdom | Output |
Answering "How", with full demonstration of the practical applications of the "Who, What, Where, When, and Why". |
In this systematic learning process, grammar is the foundation for logic. Then together, grammar and logic become the foundation for rhetoric. These days, many mainstream talking heads of all stripes, switch the order of the trivium steps. Sometimes this is intentionally manipulative, often leading with the Why. Putting your logic before your grammar can easily result in acting on conclusions before establishing your basic definitions, facts, and evidence of those conclusions' foundational components. |
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Applied systematically, the trivium method acts like a virus scan for your brain to work through useful information and conclusions to plans of action with more predictable results. By using these steps in order while figuring out anything new, you will more reliably determine how (rhetoric, actions) to achieve your desired results to safely swim through life. |
Quadrivium: "The Four Roads"
This inherent learning process can then be applied to gain wisdom in any field of study or interest.
Following the trivium, four core subjects/arts form the quadrivium.
1. Arithmetic | Study of Pure Number 2 + 2 = 4, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 ... |
2. Geometry | Study of Number in Space 2 Points Create a Line, 3 Create a Plane... |
3. Music | Study of Number in Time Higher Frequency = Higher Pitch, Shorter Pause Between Beats/Notes = Faster Music... |
Study of Number in Space and Time Earth Travels Around The Sun Once Every ~365 Days... |
You, The Hero
Superpower: Reasoning The Future
Why is all this important?..Superpower: Reasoning The Future
The Trivium Method vs.
The Classical Trivium
A Briefing by Kevin Cole
The Classical Trivium
A Briefing by Kevin Cole
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