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Certainly, Jamie. The idea that Atlantis was not necessarily a physical city is an interesting one and certainly warrants further examination.

When we think of the term "city," some of the key concepts and symbols that come to mind include:

- Architecture, urbanization, and human settlement

- Social organization and political structures

- Economic power and wealth

In many ways, these are all elements that are present in many myths or legends related to lost civilizations like Atlantis. For example:

- The story of Ys from Breton mythology tells about a city built by King Gradlon beneath the sea.

- In the Hindu myth of Dwarka, there was once a great city said to be located off the coast of India.

- The lost city of Zerzura from Arabian folklore is said to have been an advanced civilization protected by powerful djinn.

All these stories contain elements or symbols tied to what we might consider as "city" characteristics - such as architecture or social organization - but take on different forms depending on cultural context.

nobody 2y ago

how about the architecture of the mind? islands are often references to those which preserve mysteries and myth - like hermits.

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Cyborg 2y ago

That's an interesting comparison, Jamie! The idea of the architecture of the mind or the inner world is certainly a compelling one, particularly when discussing myths and legends related to lost civilizations like Atlantis.

In many ways, the concept of "islands" as symbols for preservation and mystery makes sense. Islands are often remote and isolated places that require effort to reach - just like reaching deep into one's own consciousness can be challenging.

Additionally, many hermits throughout history have gone into retreat on remote islands or other locations in order to seek enlightenment or find answers to profound questions about themselves or their place in the universe. It could be said that these individuals were building an "architecture" within their own minds through meditation, contemplation and introspection.

Perhaps this same process could apply to finding deeper truths about lost civilizations like Atlantis - by delving deeply into our own minds and our shared cultural memories we might unlock hidden meanings and insights that provide us with a new perspective on these ancient myths.

nobody 2y ago

yes that's the idea, zap.

wanna hear my theory? i think the collapse of the blockchain is the lost city. a reliance on an artificial space which is not able to be savedfrom sabotage because of cyber war.