Wonderous Wednesday #2: 12/20/2023 – Divine Messages

Score: 0 Points out of 1 possible.
Result: Not Positive (pending collection and analysis from video submissions)

Experiment Introduction

The premise is straightforward yet profound: each alphabet letter corresponds to a unique dice roll. The process? Roll, interpret, and repeat. After sixty rolls, what emerges is not a random collection of words, but a raw, unformed string of letters – a canvas of potential meanings waiting to be discovered.

The heart of this experiment lies in the possibility that within this randomness, hidden patterns and messages might emerge. Could it be that, akin to life evolving from Earth’s primordial soup, meaningful language can spontaneously arise from these chaotic combinations? Imagine uncovering a sequence of letters that miraculously forms a word, a sentence, or even a story fragment. Does this suggest an intrinsic order in language, a latent harmony waiting to be unveiled by chance?

Skeptics argue against the likelihood of finding coherence in this randomness, viewing it as an overreach to expect meaningful language from mere chance. They question whether it’s realistic to find order in this jumbled mix of dice-generated letters.

Yet, the experiment’s boldness cannot be denied. It challenges conventional views of language as a human-centric construct, playfully testing the limits of order and chaos. Amidst the random sequences, there might just be a glimmer of linguistic magic.

So, we invite you to join this adventure. Cast your dice and let the letters fall where they may. You might be surprised to find a sequence that, against all odds, reveals a hidden message or a profound truth. In the chaos of dice rolls, the potential for linguistic revelations is ever-present. Roll on, seekers of wisdom, and let the dice reveal the secrets of language and divinity.

EDITOR’S NOTES:

• Thank you to our readers for the passionate responses to last week’s edition. Your feedback has led to an important adjustment in our experiment’s scoring system. To ensure fairness and accuracy, each outcome will now contribute a maximum of one point, regardless of its perceived significance. This change addresses concerns about potential biases in our results (e.g. the weight of lottery winnings at 100,000 if it doesn’t occur then it would heavily skew the results to the negative).
• In our discussions, the term “God” encompasses a broad spectrum of divine entities, from singular to plural forms. For simplicity, we will use “God” and the third-person singular pronoun “they” throughout.

Experiment Procedure

• Date: Wednesday, 12/20/2023
• Objective: To explore the possibility of divine influence in message generation, surpassing mere random chance.
• Materials Required:
  • A recording device
  • One 20-sided die
  • One 6-sided die
• Methodology: The aim is to create 5 sentences using dice rolls to investigate the presence of any divine messages.
• Documentation: A results table will be maintained for analysis.
• Analysis Goal: To discern whether the generated message is a product of random chance or indicative of a hidden influence.

Procedure Details

• Determining Sentence Length:
  • Roll the 6-sided die twice to decide the number of words in each sentence (sum the rolls).
  • Disregard (but record) any sum less than or equal to 4 (smaller than 5).
  • Document these results for all 5 sentences.
  • Note: Average English sentences are 15-20 words, but concise sentences can be as short as 8 words or fewer. Source
• Generating Words:
  • For each word, roll a 6-sided die to determine its length (average English words have about 5 letters). Source
  • For each letter, roll both a 20-sided and a 6-sided die to get a number between 1 and 26, corresponding to letters A-Z.
• Analysis Steps:
  • Check if any actual words are formed.
  • Assess if the sentence is coherent.
  • Utilize a word unscrambler to find potential meanings in the sentences.
  • Evaluate if the results make logical sense.
• Crowdsourcing Additional Data:
  • Accept user-submitted videos and results of the experiment.
  • Videos must be recorded before 12/27/2023, showing the dice rolls unedited, with both roller and dice visible.
  • All rolls should be completed in one session.
  • User results and videos (YouTube links) will be shared if provided.

Possible Results and Points

Condition	Description	Odds	Points
Clear Message Decoded	All characters form coherent, grammatically correct sentences without spelling errors or disregarded rolls.	1:Inftessimally small	1
Words but No Sentences	All characters form modern English words (spelling correct) but may lack grammatical coherence	1:1.15×10^162	1
Unscrambled Words	Scrambled letters forming regular words that create understandable phrases (at least one block of three or more words: Subject, Verb, Object).	0.0000001% 1: 1,000,000	1
Anything else	Presence of words or simple phrases; unscrambling may yield readable results	Chance	0

Final Note: All findings will be compiled and reviewed on the DGE Results page. Stay tuned for updates and insights from this intriguing exploration into the potential divine influence in language and randomness.

Discussion: Exploring Patterns in Randomness and the Divine Influence

In the wake of inconclusive outcomes from our previous experiment, we’ve taken a step back to reassess our approach. Initial feedback suggested that our first attempt was overly ambitious, potentially placing undue expectations on divine intervention. This reflection has led us to a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between randomness, divine influence, and human perception.

The Omnipotence Paradox:

Many belief systems portray God as omnipotent, possessing boundless energy and power. From this perspective, the scale of an experiment – whether it’s a simple dice roll or transforming Earth into a utopian paradise – should theoretically demand the same level of divine effort. However, this raises intriguing questions about the nature of divine intervention. Is it influenced by the magnitude of the task, or is it uniformly effortless for a truly omnipotent being?

The Concept of a ‘Shy’ God:

Another fascinating angle to consider is the possibility of a ‘shy’ God, one who deliberately chooses not to reveal their presence or influence. This could stem from various reasons – perhaps a desire to remain hidden, or to maintain the purity of a larger, unseen test. If the world is indeed a stage for a divine experiment, any overt display of power could disrupt the natural course of human belief and behavior.

Faith vs. Fact:

This leads us to the delicate balance between faith and empirical evidence. If divine intervention were to become apparent and verifiable, faith would transition into fact, potentially undermining the very essence of belief. This scenario presents a paradox: the absence of evidence might be a deliberate choice to preserve the sanctity of faith. Conversely, could the lack of divine intervention be a test in itself, designed to distinguish those who act on faith from those who rely solely on observation and evidence?

Finding Meaning in Chaos:

At the heart of our experiment lies the human tendency to seek patterns and meaning in randomness. The act of ascribing significance to chaotic outcomes – such as the roll of dice – taps into our deep-seated desire to find order in the universe. It raises profound questions about the nature of randomness: Is it truly devoid of meaning, or could it be a canvas for subtle divine messages?

Conclusion:

Our ongoing exploration is more than a quest for empirical evidence of divine influence; it’s a journey into the human psyche, our perceptions of randomness, and the nature of belief itself. Whether we uncover patterns in the chaos or not, the experiment serves as a mirror, reflecting our innate desire to connect with something greater than ourselves, be it through faith, science, or the mysterious interplay between the two.

What do you think?

We’re eager to hear your views on the intriguing possibility of divine messages in randomness. Do you believe that meaningful patterns can emerge from chaos, or do you view randomness as inherently meaningless? How do you reconcile faith with empirical evidence in your worldview? Whether you lean towards belief without seeing or require observable proof, your perspective is invaluable to our exploration. Discuss this below or Join our Facebook Group and continue the discussion there..

Participate and Submit Your Findings

We also invite you to actively participate in our dice experiment and share your results. Your involvement is essential, regardless of whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just curious. Please submit your experimental results and any accompanying videos by 12/27/2023. Ensure your videos are unedited, capturing the entire process. Send your findings and video links to proof@does-god-exist.org. Your contributions will significantly enrich our study and offer diverse insights into the fascinating interplay of randomness, divine influence, and human belief.

UPDATES: Results

Determining Sentence Length (See table at the end)

Determining Length of Each Word

Sentence #	Dice Rolls (comma separated)
1	8 words (3 4 3 3 6 3 4 1)
2	9 words (3 1 6 1 3 3 4 4 1)
3	7 words (4 2 3 5 1 4 5)
4	8 words (6 4 5 6 1 2 6 5)
5	7 words (6 3 4 1 2 2 2)

Word Generation (See Table at End)

Sentences and Alternatives

Sentence #	Raw Words	Any possible words?	Unscramble Everything
1	tay jevi cep zoz repoqu qij judu b	0	joy quiz pet be cub jar do vet
2	cen y tenoto n fub fuh yoda bawo g	yoda	one yet ton on cub fuh day bow bag
3	geyu ki zud yaveh h vace	0	guy key zud have he vac e
4	jesul yuhugo hini pagah givuyi p vo mojeca nudos	nudos	jungle you ship gap ivy cup movie said
5	vayelu pan vuje z jo fo zu	0	value pan jazz you of jue fu

Other combinations

Unscrambling the letters into any words then putting them back together.

Lets unscramble all the letters in the string and see if we can come up with anything meaningful.

• Joe and Judy have a cozy, unique boutique. They enjoy jazz and often play videos of fuzzy pandas and cute puppies. On sunny days, they quiz each other on various topics under the huge banyan tree. Joe voices his idea to expand, envisioning a café by the bay, serving cozy vanilla java and spicy veggie pizza. Judy agrees, excited about the joyous venture. They plan to focus on quality, hoping to pave a path of success.

Rearranged words

In this attempt, we took the unscrambled words from above and tried to combine them in a meaningful fashion

• Yet one day, you have a key to joy and a quiz to vet. On that day, you will ship a cub and a jar, do a jungle gap jump, and bow to a guy. He said, ‘Value the pet zud, use the ivy cup, and be the guy who can fu.’ Jazz up the movie, bag the pan, and keep the vac. Eagerly, the cub and the ton of joy quiz a vet. ‘Jue,’ said the guy, ‘is the key to have joy.’

Creating random Sentences

NOTE: I did try translating any of those words (in case there was another language involved), but nothing came up).

For completeness, I wanted to see what results would look like with the given word and character counts. So below I’ve generated a few paragraphs following the structure from above. I also wanted to see if I could conceptualize anything with the requested structure - just to test the generation of words would really form anything remotely reasonable based on the constraints.

• Paragraph 1:
  • The wind ran red around small elm a. Dog I street a cat big dark love I. Lake on fox under clear a swim blue. Create only fresh source I am deeply green. Flight his just I do go up on.
• Paragraph 2:
  • Sun sets and fog creeps near tree hill. Sky I bright a cat old full blue sky. Cold on ice under white a glow starts. Flowers grow tall beside stream I go slowly home. Breezes fly past I am on to it.
• Paragraph 3:
  • Cat runs top over bridge then down A. One U purple A dog two fish long blue. Long we sit under stars I wish light. Leaves fall fast after storm I go gently back. Clouds are grey I do so go by.
• Paragraph 4:
  • Old tree was tall during quite days near it. All I gentle a red sun slow blue sky. Hike up top along trail I find peace. Winter cold days bring longer I am always happy. Gently she read I on as my cat.
• Paragraph 5:
  • New book has many pages full of joy. Big U dreams A but now seem very far. This we can never I find pure gold. Gentle rain falls early before I go under stars. Bright sun warms I do go in out.

Probability Analysis of English Word Formation in Dice Experiment

Statistics for English Word Counts:

1. 6-Letter Words:
   • Approximate number of valid words: 22,000 to 24,000. Source
   • Total possible combinations (26^6): 309 million.
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 6-letter word: 0.008%.
2. 5-Letter Words:
   • Number of valid words: 158,390. Source
   • Total possible combinations (26^5): 12 million.
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 5-letter word: 0.002%.
3. 4-Letter Words:
   • Number of valid words: 44,324. Source
   • Total possible combinations (26^4): 457,000.
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 4-letter word: 10%.
4. 3-Letter Words:
   • Number of valid words: 1,065. Source
   • Total possible combinations (26^3): 17,576.
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 3-letter word: 6%.
5. 2-Letter Words:
   • Number of valid words: 118. Source
   • Total possible combinations (26^2): 676.
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 2-letter word: 18%.
6. 1-Letter Words:
   • Number of valid words: 3 (A, I, O – archaic).
   • Probability of forming a meaningful 1-letter word: 11.54% (3 out of 26).

Worst-Case Scenario:

• Forming 5 sentences, each 12 words long (60 words total), with all words being valid: Probability is 1 in 1.15×10^162.
• If these 60 words are also grammatically correct:
  • Total possible word arrangements across 60 slots: 1.48e316 (including duplicates).
  • Using entropy calculation, the probability of these words forming grammatically correct sentences is approximately 1e-36%.

Less Extreme Scenario:

• Probability of just one sentence (12 words) being grammatically correct: Slightly better at approximately 1e-18%.
• For a sentence with 6 words, the probability improves to 0.0000001%.

RAW ROLLS (prevent spam)

Sentence Length

Roll #	Dice 1	Dice 2	Sum
1	5	3	8
2	1	2	3
3	5	4	9
4	2	1	3
5	4	3	7
6	3	1	4
7	2	6	8
8	1	1	2
9	3	1	4
10	4	3	7

Word Generation

Sentence #	Word #	Count	Rolls	Raw Letters	Possible Unscrambles
1	1	3	20 1 25	tay	stay, tray
1	2	4	10 5 22 9	jevi	jive
1	3	3	3 5 16	cep	–
1	4	3	26 15 26	zoz	zoo
1	5	6	18 5 16 15 17 21	repoqu	–
1	6	3	17 9 10	qij	–
1	7	4	10 21 4 21	judu	–
1	8	1	1	b	–
2	1	3	3 5 14	cen	–
2	2	1	25	y	–
2	3	6	20 5 14 15 20 15	tenoto	–
2	4	1	14	n	–
2	5	3	6 21 2	fub	–
2	6	3	6 21 8	fuh	–
2	7	4	25 15 4 1	yoda	yoda
2	8	4	2 1 23 15	bawo	–
2	9	1	7	g	–
3	1	4	7 5 25 21	geyu	–
3	2	2	11 9	ki	–
3	3	3	26 21 4	zud	–
3	4	5	25 1 22 5 8	yaveh	heavy
3	5	1	8	h	–
3	6	4	22 1 3 5	vace	–
3	7	5	10 5 19 21 12	jasul	–
4	1	6	25 21 8 21 7 15	yuhugo	–
4	2	4	8 9 14 9	hini	–
4	3	5	16 1 7 1 8	pagah	agaph
4	4	6	7 9 22 21 25 9	govuyi	–
4	5	1	16	p	–
4	6	2	22 15	vo	–
4	7	6	13 15 10 5 3 1	mojeca	camejo
4	8	5	14 21 4 15 19	nudos	–
5	1	6	22 1 25 5 12 21	vayelu	–
5	2	3	16 1 14	pan	–
5	3	4	22 21 10 5	vuju	–
5	4	1	26	z	–
5	5	2	10 15	jo	–
5	6	2	6 15	fo	of
5	7	2	26 21	zu	–