@Isaac-A-Russell,
Isaac-A-Russell wrote:2. It is possible for a structure of meaningless statements to exist, which is similar to that of meaningful structure in every aspect but meaning. 2.1. The distinction between the former and the latter is that one can be known and the other cannot. 2.2 Though for each there must be an actual distinction between the two, and so for one to exist, both must exist.
4. The human brain perceives physical states as patterns because it has evolved to structure the states in to the form of patterns. 4.1. Therefore our brains are predisposed to witness meaning and meaningless states prior to any possible knowledge that such states exist outside of our perception.
5. Since the brain can only perceive in patterns, we cannot know whether a structure expresses an actual pattern, or, that we simply perceive the structure in that way. 5.1 Therefore we cannot know whether a structure has meaning or not. 5.2. Though we can ask ourselves which is more probable. 5.3 That we perceive reality in a structure of patterns that exist. 5.4 And which also happen to be the best tools for survival. 5.4. Or that we perceive reality in a structure of patterns because they are the best tools for survival
i know that you're trying to figure this out, but you're in the tall grass -- you're in the weeds.
It seems like you are looking for a formula where none exists:
Isaac-A-Russell wrote:2. It is possible for a structure of meaningless statements to exist, which is similar to that of meaningful structure in every aspect but meaning. 2.1. The distinction between the former and the latter is that one can be known and the other cannot. 2.2 Though for each there must be an actual distinction between the two, and so for one to exist, both must exist.
No, this postulate uses many words that seem "meaningful", but the statements, not to mention the sentences, are not coherent. Perhaps you should pat yourself on the back for defying your own criteria, because the above quote is neither meaningful, nor entirely devoid of meaning...just devoid of coherence.