Assertion Oscillates

Finding

All hierarchies in the Taxonomy show an oscillating duality in which the odd-numbered and even-numbered levels possess polar opposite qualities. This would be expected to apply to attempting the impossible (PsH7).

Attempting the impossible demands personal assertion, and this appears to oscillate as follows:

In the odd-numbered groupings,
assertion is directed outwards and operates independently.

In the even-numbered groupings,
assertion is directed inwards but must be socially confirmed.

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Details

G1-Hoping is directed outwards to the situation and calls for independent operation ...

... but G1-Faith is directed both inwards (faith in oneself) and outwards (faith in making progress).

G2-Determination is directed inwards to oneself and is dependent on social confirmation...

... but G2-Promises of Continuity are directed both inwards (stable personal position) and outwards (continuous external application).

G3-Endurance is directed outwards to the situation and calls for independent operation...

... but G3-Prevailing is directed both inwards (handling oneself) and outwards (handling a situation).

G4-Relationships are directed inwards to oneself and is dependent on social confirmation...

... but G4-Balance is directed both inwards (maintaining personal equilibrium) and outwards (balancing groups).

G5-Capabilities are directed outwards to the situation and call for independent opereation...

... but G5-Drive is directed both inwards (enabling personal agency) and outwards (activating others in the situation).

G6-Ideals are directed inwards to oneself for inner reference and are dependent on social confirmation...

... but G6-Excellence is directed both inwards (personal standards) and outwards (excellence in interactions).

G7-Energies are directed outwards to the situation and call for independent operation...

... but G7-Responsiveness is directed both inwards (to personal state) and outwards (to situational needs).

Comparison

The pattern is more nuanced than usual. While the assertion oscillates simply between an outward (odd) and inward (even) impact, the state that develops from the groups seems to be dual-directional.

This outward-odd v inward-even oscillation in PsH7 appears to be the converse of the oscillating duality in PH7 (as developed here). In PH7, the odd-numbered levels are about personal development (i.e. inward) and the even-numbered levels are about social accommodation (i.e. outward).

Investigation of the unfolding duality reveals an oscillation in the The World catalyst of the duality . Odd adversities were all external phenomena (G1-Failure, G3-Blockage, G5-Resistance, G7-Limitation) while the even adversities were internal states (G2-Exhaustion, G4-Confusion, G6-Disappointment). The Fortitude ground states however are all internal.

  • The difference between the Requirements (that oscillate) and the State (that is uniform) needs checking in other Structural Hierarchies.

  • The relationship and alignment between Primary Hierarchies and Primary Structural Hierarchies in general has never been investigated and needs checking.

Originally posted: 12-Jun-2026