From Hydrogen Pulses to Conscious Geometry: 3I/ATLAS and the Geometry of Reality
Sungchul Ji, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Cell Biology, Rutgers University November 5, 2025
1. The Cosmic Signal and the Fibonacci Code
In early reports surrounding the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS [1], an intriguing claim emerged: that it emitted hydrogen pulse signals fitting the Fibonacci series. Whether or not this is empirically confirmed, the idea itself is extraordinary. The hydrogen line at 1420 MHz—the hyperfine transition of neutral hydrogen—is the cosmic lingua franca of radio astronomy and the natural candidate for interstellar communication.
When a periodic sequence of pulses follows the Fibonacci series—1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, …—it carries mathematical and symbolic weight.[2] For centuries, this sequence has represented the universal signature of growth and self-organization, appearing in shells, galaxies, and phyllotaxis. Yet, if these hydrogen pulses truly reflect the Fibonacci order, then something deeper may be at play: not random oscillation, but a cosmic self-organizing mechanism that encodes meaning.
2. IRVSE as the Generative Mechanism
The Geometry of Reality (GOR) [3] (see Figure 1 below) postulates that the universe operates triadically along three orthogonal axes:
- X (Energy/Matter) — the substrate of physical processes
- Y (Information/Mind) — the relational and structural layer
- Z (Spirit/Consciousness) — the domain of selection and purpose
Within this triadic geometry, the IRVSE principle (Iterative Reproduction with Variation and Selection by Environment) [3] (see Figure 2 below) provides the algorithm of creation. IRVSE governs how patterns—biological, mathematical, or cosmic—emerge through iteration (reproduction), differentiation (variation), and contextual optimization (selection).
In this framework, the Fibonacci sequence represents the iterative reproduction phase (X and Y), while the Golden Spiral represents the selected form (Z). The transition from sequence to spiral involves Step (v) of IRVSE (see Figure 2 below):
“Form a spiral by connecting the opposite corners of each square with a circular arc (selected out of an infinite number of possible curves) by a conscious agent in order to achieve a desired goal.”
This step introduces the most radical idea of all: the necessity of consciousness for actualization.
3. The Conscious Step: From Potential to Actualization
Mathematically, the Fibonacci series defines an infinity of potential curves—each connecting successive geometric points in different ways. But only one path produces the Golden Spiral, the curve of perfect proportion. The act of selecting this single trajectory among infinite possibilities is not deterministic—it is intentional.
Hence, Step (v) of IRVSE corresponds to Peirce’s Thirdness in semiotics [4]—the realm of mediation, purpose, and meaning.
- Fibonacci = Potential (Firstness)
- Infinite Curves = Existence/Conflict (Secondness)
- Golden Spiral = Actualization/Meaning (Thirdness)
In this light, the Golden Spiral is not merely a mathematical accident—it is the geometric signature of consciousness selecting order from infinity.
4. 3I/ATLAS as a Cosmic Semiotic Event
If 3I/ATLAS indeed emits Fibonacci-ordered hydrogen pulses, such a phenomenon could be interpreted through the Geometry of Reality as a cosmic semiotic act:
- The Sign: the pattern of hydrogen pulses (observable data)
- The Object: the underlying IRVSE process (generative mechanism)
- The Interpretant: consciousness—human or cosmic—recognizing meaning in the pattern
From this triadic perspective, 3I/ATLAS functions as a node of cosmic communication, where physical resonance (X), informational structure (Y), and conscious interpretation (Z) intersect. The Fibonacci-coded hydrogen pulses are thus not merely signals but expressions of cosmeses [5]—the universal language of creation that links energy, information, and consciousness.
5. The Golden Spiral as Evidence of Conscious Selection
When we connect the Geometry of Reality to the Fibonacci mechanism, a striking conclusion emerges:
The Golden Spiral cannot arise from the Fibonacci series alone. It requires the act of conscious selection—the Step (v) that bridges potentiality and actuality.
This insight redefines what “design” means in the cosmos. The Golden Spiral is not proof of external intervention but of internal awareness embedded in the laws of iteration. It is the signature of self-knowing order—a gnergitonic [3] manifestation of IRVSE operating across all scales, from hydrogen spin-flips to galactic arms.
6. From Hydrogen to Consciousness: A GOR Interpretation
In the Geometry of Reality, 3I/ATLAS’s hydrogen pulse pattern can be situated as follows:
Thus, the 3I/ATLAS signal—if verified—would not merely be an astronomical curiosity. It would exemplify the universal triadic process by which the cosmos becomes aware of itself, transforming raw energy (X) into meaningful form (XYZ).
7. Toward a Universal Definition of Consciousness
From this perspective, we may propose a new working definition:
“Consciousness is the act of selecting one meaningful
trajectory from an infinite manifold of potential forms.” ---------- (11/5/2025/1)
“The Golden Spiral is that act made visible. It is the geometry
of decision, the self-evidence of mind operating through matter.
If IRVSE governs the universe, then consciousness is not a late by
-product of evolution—it is the principle of evolution itself.” ---- (11/5/2025/2)
8. Conclusion: The Hydrogen Whisper of the Cosmos
The Fibonacci-modulated hydrogen pulses of 3I/ATLAS—real or hypothetical—invite us to expand our understanding of cosmic order. Within the Geometry of Reality, they are not anomalies but affirmations that the same triadic law—Energy, Information, and Consciousness—pervades every level of existence.
“In the quiet rhythm of hydrogen’s spin-flip, the universe
may be speaking in its most ancient language. And the Golden
Spiral may be its signature—the geometry through which
consciousness reveals itself in space and time.”--------------------(11/5/2025/3)
References:
[1] 3I/ATLAS Has Just Revealed This Transmission . . . . https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrEr2fHSAtpsgIAsoxXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3BpdnM-?p=3I%2FATLAS+has+just+revealed+this+transmission&fr2=piv-web&type=E210US1079G0-E210US1079G0&fr=mcafee#id=1&vid=a738d80ac55bdc8f6e1600fd395d3966&action=view
[2] Fibonacci sequence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibonacci_sequence
[3]. Ji, S. (2025). The Geometry of Reality (GOR): A Triadic Framework for Matter, Mind, and Spirit.https://622622.substack.com/p/geometry-of-reality
[4]Semiotic theory of Charles Peirce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiotic_theory_of_Charles_Sanders_Peirce
[5] Ji, S. (2018). The Cell Language Theory: Connecting Mind and Matter. World Scientific Publishing, New Jersey. Pp. 225-230.