A Renaissance of Philosophical Geometry
The collected non-fiction and research of Scott Onstott
Revealing Profound Sacred Geometric Harmonies that Inspire Art, Shape Cities, and Awaken Consciousness
Which path do you want to explore?
The Scientific Path
Start with Taking Measure and Quantification (For those who want the data, the numbers, and the physical evidence). For the ultimate deep dive, the Secrets In Plain Sight Anthologies (Anthology and Tangents) provide The Research Archives: ~1,500 pages of raw observations and reflections and 1,900 images that document the exhaustive evidence of a "Grand Pattern" in our world.
The Philosophical Path
Start with Sacred Geometry: Philosophy & Worldview (For those who want to understand the "Science of the Soul" and the nature of consciousness), or The Unlikely Cartographer (For the human journey that led to that philosophy). After you understand the core worldview, the trio of m-Books at The New Frontier show how that philosophy applies to the age of AI and modern technology.
The Artistic Path
Start with The Divine Proportion and Secrets in Plain Sight - Leonardo da Vinci (For artists and designers who want to see the "Universal Grammar" of beauty). For the ultimate experience, Tripartite collects these plus Quantification in a single, premium, full-color omnibus. Geometra: Coloring Book is and "Hands-On" component of the Artistic Path open to everyone, regardless of artistic talent.
What is Philosophical Geometry?
While standard geometry focuses on the quantitative (measuring lengths, areas, and volumes for practical use), Philosophical, or Qualitative Geometry explores the "science of the soul" through our experience. It treats geometric forms as a universal language that describes the qualities of consciousness and the nature of reality. In this tradition, a circle isn't just a set of points equidistant from a center; it is a symbol of unity, the Absolute, and the source of all manifestation. My work uses the precision of the former to lead the reader into the profound meaning of the latter.
Do I need a background in math to understand these books?
Not at all. While my research is rooted in my background in architecture and technical design, I write in a "common tongue" rather than academic or mathematical dialect. My goal is to make these "hidden patterns" accessible to everyone. Whether I am deconstructing the proportions of a Leonardo da Vinci painting or the dimensions of the Great Pyramid, I use clear illustrations and narrative storytelling to ensure the "Aha!" moments are felt intuitively, regardless of your mathematical training.
Is this a mathematical study or a spiritual one?
It is both, and that is the point. Qualitative geometry acts as a bridge between the rigorous logic of mathematics and the intuitive insights of philosophy and spirituality. By studying the "Sacred Science" of shape and proportion, we move past the modern divide between "objective" science and "subjective" experience, discovering a worldview where logic and wonder are two sides of the same coin.
The Unlikely Cartographer
The Human Map of a Hidden World
When physical limitations become unexpected advantages.
What maps emerge from a life lived differently?
In this intimate spiritual memoir, Scott Onstott reveals how his extraordinary journey as a triple amputee became the very training that allowed him to unlock the geometric language of the cosmos. It is a profound exploration of how our perceived limitations can become our greatest strengths.
The Unlikely Cartographer offers a revolutionary new map for meaning in our age of AI, inviting you to see the universe not as a cold machine, but as a conscious, thinking entity—and ourselves as its empowered co-creators.
Quick read: 135 pages in 6"x9" paperback edition — 136 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: The origin story of a seeker who, after a life of physical adaptation, naturally thought differently, and discovered that the world is not what it seems—and spent decades mapping the patterns others missed.
- What You’ll Learn: The personal journey behind the Secrets in Plain Sight phenomenon, tracing the path from a triple-amputee’s struggle for mobility to a craftsman’s mastery of the patterns.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Realizing that the most abstract geometric laws are actually mirrored in our most personal human struggles—and that the "Universal Patterns" are best understood when they are lived and embodied.
- Emotional Timbre: A deep sense of inspiration and intimacy, understanding that the "Universal Patterns" are most powerful when they are lived, breathed, and embodied.
Part intimate memoir of Scott’s journey as a triple amputee and part architectural detective story, this book reveals how a lifetime of physical adaptation and technical mastery led to his unique philosophy.
Sacred Geometry: Philosophy & Worldview
The Foundation of the Academy
In this concise philosophical guide, Scott Onstott explores the "science of the soul," revealing how the qualitative experience of geometry provides a bridge to a deeper reality. By integrating non-dualism, transpersonal psychology, and a revolutionary theory of mind, he challenges the "standard worldview" of a purposeless universe and offers a profound alternative rooted in the Platonic tradition.
Sacred Geometry: Philosophy & Worldview provides a rational framework for understanding our place in the cosmos, inviting you to see reality not as a collection of objects, but as a symphony of meaning where consciousness is the primary foundation.
144 pages in 6"x9" paperback edition — 146 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: Geometry is not just a mathematical tool; it is a "science of the soul" that provides the missing link between the physical universe and human consciousness.
- What You’ll Learn: How to dismantle the "standard worldview" of a dead, accidental universe and replace it with a vibrant, minded reality where meaning is a fundamental force.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Realizing that you are not a "thing" living in a world, but the very awareness in which the world—and its geometric laws—arises.
- Emotional Timbre: The relief of finding a logical framework for your deepest spiritual intuitions.
Perform a Sacred Anachronism: Read a Whole Book.
Oppose the Insidious Map of the Algorithm.

The New Frontier
Available only on m-Book©: Read | Listen | Watch | Participate
AI and the Collective Conscious
- Core Hook: Exploring the "Human Composer & AI Orchestra" metaphor to understand our role in the new digital landscape.
- What You’ll Learn: How AI acts as a mirror for our collective psyche and a tool for amplifying human creativity.
- The "Aha!" Moment: AI isn't replacing us; it's externalizing our collective subconscious for us to finally see and master.
- What You’ll Feel: Empowered and optimistic about the future of human-AI collaboration.
Non-Triality
- Core Hook: A geometric and philosophical bridge between the dualistic world of "this vs. that" and the non-dual truth of Oneness.
- What You’ll Learn: How to use the "Third Way" of geometry to resolve the paradoxes of modern life and spiritual seeking.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Finding the stable center point where the observer and the observed finally merge.
- What You’ll Feel: Centered, balanced, and intellectually "quieted" by the logic.
Interconnected Realities
- Core Hook: Mapping the invisible threads that connect our physical environment, our digital tools, and our inner states.
- What You’ll Learn: A holistic framework for seeing the "web of life" through the lens of modern technology and ancient wisdom.
- The "Aha!" Moment: The realization that there is no "outside" world—only a series of nested, interconnected experiences.
- What You’ll Feel: Deeply connected to the unitive consciousness that sustains all life.
The New Frontier
Taking Measure
Explorations in Number, Architecture, and Consciousness
In this illuminating guide, Scott Onstott distills years of research into the "science of measurement," revealing how the dimensions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun are elegantly mirrored in our most common units. By tracing the hidden connections between ancient Egyptian cubits, the English foot, and the speed of light, he uncovers a hyper-dimensional web of number that challenges our understanding of history and physics.
Taking Measure provides a startling new perspective on the structure of reality, inviting you to see the world not as a collection of random data, but as a masterfully designed matrix where every mile, second, and stone is a note in a cosmic symphony.
174 pages in 6"x9" paperback edition — 176 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: Our traditional units of measurement—the foot, the mile, and the cubit—are not arbitrary human inventions; they are "discovered" constants that perfectly mirror the dimensions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
- What You’ll Learn: The "Metrology of the Heavens"—how ancient civilizations encoded the size of the planet into the very tools we use to build our homes and cities.
- The "Aha!" Moment: The staggering realization that the Earth/Moon system is "squared" by the same geometry found in a simple compass and straightedge, revealing a master design secret in plain sight.
- Emotional Timbre: The intellectual "jolt" of realizing that history is far older and more sophisticated than we were taught.
The Research Archives
The Secrets In Plain Sight Anthologies
of a decade-long progression from Coincidence to Conspiracy, through Consciousness, and finally into Providence (the 'CCCP' path).
It is the unedited record of a researcher reclaiming the tools of the architect to decode the 'Grand Pattern'—a journey that began
with reclaiming the propaganda of the past to map a new future for the soul.
Anthology: Secrets in Plain Sight
The Secrets In Plain Sight Blog Doorstopper
In this massive research archive, Scott Onstott compiles sixty-six foundational essays that sparked a global phenomenon. Spanning four years (2011-15) of intensive investigation, this collection traces a symbolic and geometric synthesis of great art, architecture, and urban design. With over 1,000 images and 100,000 words, it documents a worldview expanding from the deconstruction of "coincidence" to the discovery of a profound, conscious providence.
Anthology serves as the definitive chronological record of the Secrets In Plain Sight research, inviting you to follow the data as it reveals how awareness manifests materiality through the universal harmonies of number, geometry, and music.
706 pages in 6"x9" paperback edition only
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- Core Hook: The original "CCCP" files (Coincidence, Conspiracy, Consciousness, and Providence). A massive, 700-page collection of the blog posts and research notes originally online at secretsinplainsight.com, preserved here in print.
- What You’ll Learn: How to track the "Grand Pattern" across architecture, history, and city planning, moving from the suspicion of conspiracy to the recognition of providence.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Realizing that the symbols of the world can be reclaimed and redirected toward personal understanding.
- Emotional Timbre: Like a codebreaker who has finally found the master key to the city.
Tangents
The Updated Even Weightier Tome
Tangents comprises 57 curated essays written over a decade (2011-22) of exploration into the hidden patterns of our world. Moving beyond the initial discovery of geometric ciphers, Scott Onstott pursues various "tangents" across fine art, architecture, urban design, the human energy system, and the cosmos. This collection represents the transition from theorizing potential conspiracies to coincidences and synchronicity to following the delicate threads of transpersonal consciousness.
Through more than 900 images and 90,000 words, Tangents provides a holistic framework for seeing consciousness as the ontological ground of being. It is an essential companion for those who wish to see the world—and their own place within its patterns—in a startlingly new way.
793 pages in 6"x9" paperback edition — 1182 virtual page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: The "Rabbit Hole" Files. This volume preserves the final, deep-dive research articles from the now-offline blog, exploring the winding paths where the "Grand Pattern" meets modern life.
- What You’ll Learn: Advanced applications of the "CCCP" framework, including the most recent discoveries in qualitative geometry and symbolic resonance.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Discovering that the most obscure 'rabbit holes'—the winding tangents of research—often lead to the most profound realizations about the nature of reality.
- Emotional Timbre: Like you are sitting at the researcher’s desk, following the ink trails into the deepest corners of the archive.
Secrets in Plain Sight: Leonardo da Vinci
The Master’s Hidden Cipher
Secrets in Plain Sight: Leonardo da Vinci is a deep-dive investigation into the hidden geometric structures of the world’s most iconic art. Scott Onstott demonstrates how Leonardo encoded the Divine Proportion into his masterpieces to create a palpable resonance with the human spirit. By bridging art history, sacred geometry, and biology, this book reveals that Leonardo’s "secret science" is actually the universal language of creation itself.
54 pages in 8.5"x8.5" full color paperback edition — 54 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: Leonardo was more than an artist; he was a master geometer who encoded the "Lost Science of the Soul" into his most famous masterpieces, from the Mona Lisa to The Last Supper.
- What You’ll Learn: How to "read" Leonardo’s paintings using the tools of sacred geometry, uncovering hidden alignments and symbolic proportions that have remained invisible to the public for centuries.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Seeing the Vitruvian Man not just as a study of anatomy, but as a geometric map of the relationship between the human body, the Earth, and the Moon.
- Emotional Timbre: The thrill of a high-stakes detective story where the "clues" are centuries-old brushstrokes and the "reward" is a direct transmission of Renaissance wisdom through image and underlying geometry.
The Divine Proportion
The Universal Grammar of Beauty
From the spiral of a galaxy to the structure of your own DNA, a single mathematical constant governs the beauty and order of our world: The Divine Proportion. In this visually rich exploration, Scott Onstott reveals how the Golden Ratio (Φ) serves as the "universal grammar" of reality.
Through 33 detailed illustrations, you’ll discover the hidden geometric blueprints behind Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the proportions of the human form. The Divine Proportion is an essential guide for artists, seekers, and anyone who has ever felt that the universe is not a collection of accidents, but a masterpiece of design. Experience the joy of understanding the code that resonates with your very soul.
54 pages in 8.5"x8.5" full color paperback edition — 54 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: A single mathematical ratio (ϕ) patterns everything from the structure of your DNA and the proportions of your face to the spiral arms of distant galaxies.
- What You’ll Learn: The "fractal-like" self-similarity of nature and how ancient architects used this "Divine Proportion" to create structures that resonate with the human spirit.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Seeing the "Golden Thread" that proves the universe is not a collection of parts, but a single, coherent, and beautifully orchestrated whole.
- Emotional Timbre: The quiet awe of seeing the same "signature" in a seashell and a star.
Quantification
The Architecture of Reality
From the creator of Secrets in Plain Sight comes Quantification, a visual journey into the mathematical heart of reality. Scott Onstott reveals the staggering "coincidences" that link the Great Pyramid, the human body, and the solar system through a single, unified geometric blueprint.
Explore the patterns that connect:
- Ancient wonders and modern skyscrapers.
- The speed of light and the precise location of the Great Pyramid.
- The Fibonacci sequence and the human heart.
Packed with stunning illustrations and mind-bending revelations, Quantification proves that the world is not a collection of accidents, but a consciously designed masterpiece. Discover the hidden numbers that rule your world.
54 pages in 8.5"x8.5" full color paperback edition — 54 page turns on Kindle
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- Core Hook: Beyond the "what" of the universe lies the "how much"—a rigorous exploration of the specific numerical constants that allow life, matter, and consciousness to exist.
- What You’ll Learn: The precise geometric and numerical "tuning" of the physical world, revealing how the macrocosm of the stars and the microcosm of the atom are governed by the same mathematical laws.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Discovering that the "constants of nature" are not random numbers, but a coherent language of proportion that suggests the universe is a deliberate composition.
- Emotional Timbre: The grounding certainty that comes from seeing the "hard science" of physics and the "soft wisdom" of spirituality finally speak the same language.
Tripartite
The Square-Format Color Trilogy
Tripartite brings together Scott Onstott’s three square-format books—Quantification, The Divine Proportion, and Secrets In Plain Sight: Leonardo da Vinci—specifically designed for readers who value aesthetically-rich illustrations alongside rigorous research. By unifying these thematically-linked works, Tripartite reveals the recurring patterns of creation with a clarity that only a full-color, oversized format can provide.
178 pages, available in 8.5"x8.5" full color paperback edition or (3) m-Books©
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- Core Hook: A premium omnibus collecting the three square-aspect, full-color masterworks into one unified volume.
- What You’ll Learn: The "Golden Thread" of the Divine Proportion as it weaves through the Great Pyramid, the masterpieces of the Renaissance, and the very architecture of the cosmos.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Seeing the "Body:House:Cosmos" homology—represented by the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and the Nebula—as a single, coherent map of reality.
- Emotional Timbre: The aesthetic joy of a high-definition visual journey where art, history, and geometry finally click into place.
Geometra
Coloring Book
- Core Hook: An "unplugged" meditative journey through 53 geometric archetypes, from cathedrals to crop circles.
- What You’ll Learn: The "feel" of sacred geometry by tracing the lines of Platonic solids and ancient temple plans yourself.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Discovering that your hand knows the geometry even before your mind can name it.
- What You’ll Feel: Calm, focused, and creatively recharged through the simple act of coloring the infinite.
Complete m-Book Library
- Core Hook: Every m-Book in the Sacred Geometry Academy catalog encompassing 15+ years of research since Secrets in Plain Sight debuted in 2010, thousands of images, and dozens of hours of video and audio in one unified library.
- What You’ll Learn: The full spectrum of the work, from the "hard" data of ancient metrology and Leonardo’s ciphers to the "soft" wisdom of non-dual philosophy and the future of AI.
- The "Aha!" Moment: Seeing how the "Grand Pattern" connects every single topic—architecture, art, history, technology, and your own consciousness—into one coherent masterpiece of design.
- What You’ll Feel: Like the master of a "Digital Alexandria," possessing the complete keys to the codes of our reality.
Reviews from History
Pythagoras
(570-495 BCE)
"Geometry is knowledge of the eternally existent."
Hypatia of Alexandria
(350-415 CE)
"Geometry unveils the eternal architecture of the spheres, where lines converge in harmony and circles whisper the soul's ascent to the One."
Leonardo da Vinci
(1452-1519 CE)
"Let no one who is not a mathematician read my works."
Johannes Kepler
(1571-1630)
“Geometry has two great treasures: one is the theorem of Pythagoras, the other the division of a line into extreme and mean ratio. The first we may compare to a measure of gold, the second we may call a precious jewel.”
Isaac Newton
(1643-1727)
"It is the glory of geometry that from so few principles, fetched from without, it is able to accomplish so much."
Benjamin Franklin
(1706-1790)
"As to the usefulness of geometry, it is as certain that no curious art or mechanic work can either be invented, improved, or performed without its assisting principles."
Auguste Rodin
(1840-1917)
"Geometry is everywhere present in nature. A woman combing her hair goes through a series of rhythmic movements that constitute a beautiful harmony. The entire rhythm of the body is governed by geometric law."
Albert Einstein
(1879-1955)
"It is marvellous enough that man is capable at all to reach such a degree of certainty and purity in pure thinking as the Greeks showed us for the first time to be possible in geometry."
Maryam Mirzakhani
(1977-2017)
"Mathematics is more than just numbers; it's shapes, structures, and patterns around us."
Patterns in Plain Sight
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The Sacred Anachronisms
Cartographer Life Hacks
Drawing Geometry: The Oldest Hack in the Book
- Zero Software: No updates, no subscriptions, and no screen time; fully offline and analog.
- The Haptic Loop: Build profound body-hand-eye coordination.
- Flow State: Tactile resistance is a natural trigger for deep focus and meditative flow.
- Sovereign Creativity: Construct your own maps; stop being a consumer of pre-packaged patterns.
- The Chromatic Forge: Flesh out the skeleton of logic with color; turn geometric precision into beauty.
- Contemplative Cartography: Pin your work to the wall; live within the sacred territory you’ve created.
- Analog Socializing: Replace "social media friends" with the shared silence of a drawing circle.
- Low-Cost Entry: No "Pro Version" to unlock; map the cosmos with basic supplies.
- The Human Signature: A hand-drawn line is a qualitative action in the intelligible domain.
Paperback Editions: The Ultimate in Resilience
- Instant On: Zero boot time.
- No Lag: High-resolution, tactile interface that moves at the speed of reflected light.
- Fully Hack-Proof: Offline by design; immune to surveillance and electromagnetic eavesdropping.
- Sovereign Ownership: No subscriptions, no "terms of service," and no fickle corporations; your "legacy" access can never be changed, revoked, or updated.
- Privacy Guaranteed: No tracking cookies, no data harvesting, and no callback telemetry once the book is in your hands.
- Kinesthetic Navigation: Locate passages through physical memory; the where on the page anchors the what in the mind.
- The Living Record: Take notes in the margins, dog-ear the corners, make the map your own. Act like it.
- Peer-to-Peer Sharing: Fully transferable; gift it, lend it, or leave it for a future generation by your own grace.
- Infinite Battery Life: No charging cables or docks.
The Sacred Geometry Map Legend
Scott Randolph Onstott
My Commitment to Augmented Craftsmanship

My journey with technology is not just professional; it is lifelong and deeply personal. As detailed in The Unlikely Cartographer, I have spent more than five decades walking on artificial legs—a hands-on process of adapting to and mastering constantly evolving technologies. This experience didn't grant me an automatic advantage; it forged a relentless work ethic and a unique intuition and facility to adapt to complex systems. It is this combination of lived experience and decades of dedicated adaptive effort that allowed me to master and teach some of the most complex design software on the planet to architects and engineers for 25 years.
It was a natural evolution to bring this same deep-tech focus to my creative work. My use of AI is not a casual dalliance with a single tool; it is a custom-built ecosystem. It involves a deep and iterative dialogue with Large Language Models, hands-on work with diffusion models for art, building custom pipelines, and leveraging bleeding-edge tools for everything from research to translation. To be precise with the metaphor...
I am the composer. The AI is my orchestra.
Every book is human-directed and human-edited
for voice, coherence, and originality.
This is human-authored art, elevated.
This is augmented craftsmanship.
—Scott Randolph Onstott
Sacred Anachronisms
When was the last time you finished a whole book?
When did you last read to expand your worldview?
If this feels too long to read, that is exactly why you need to read it.

Like sacred geometry, painting, or playing an instrument, it is one of the last few remaining ways to engage the "slow" brain, the part of you capable of catalyzing lasting change and profound "Aha!" moments.
I remember the books that changed me decades ago;
I can’t remember what my feed showed me 5 minutes ago.
I write in the hope that you will read with that same intensity. It's not easy. A book is a slow, deliberate conversation that may change how you see the world. It is quality time well spent. Don't just scroll past another day that you won't remember.
I didn't write lengthy books to be skimmed, and you weren't born to be a consumer of summaries. This is an invitation to the depth that brevity cannot reach. Engage your mind in a deep grapple with ideas that dissolve the boundary between the observer and the observed, getting to the heart of what it means to be the conscious experiencing of life itself.































