Open Source Metaphysics (OT)

[Tim Churches]

Ben Ocean wrote:
> 
> Hi;
> This is a request for help. If metaphysics interests you, read on. If not,
> you probably want to skip this email.
> 
> I'm building a Web site to create open source metaphysics. There are many
> reasons and methodologies, but here are some:
> * Create a _science_ out of numerology by basing it in the study of taxonomy
> * With that foundation, create a science out of all matrix-based
> metaphysical systems, including astrology, the I Ching, the Enneagram, etc.
> * Enable an open source community to develop the same
> 
> There's much more to it, but I want to be as brief as possible here. What
> I'm looking for is a few competent and trustworthy programmers who would be
> willing to help me build this. There is no money involved: this is a work
> of love. 

Ben,

The resident metaphysician on python-list is David Mertz PhD. I'm not at
all
sure whether he is in a position to assist you, but you might want to
visit
his company's Web site at http://www.gnosis.cx - you will notice that
they
are currently having an ideational clearance sale, so you might be able
to
pick up some ideas for your project quite cheaply.

You also mention matrix-based metaphysical systems. I think you should
look into numarray, the successor to Numerical Python, and talk to its 
developers about incorporating support for the data types you might
require
for your project.

Hope this helps...

Tim C