One of the things I found most fascinating about the readings was the importance of the number three to the human concept of sequence, in the sense of how basic early cultures' ideas of quantity were in comparison to humanity's later ability to give a tangible label to literally any quantity imaginable. To think that for so long this concept was absolutely unused or unheard of by so many humans is so hard to imagine. Also, the sheer unspoken nature of human beings' natural unconditional impulse for the number three to signify a sequence is just so strange in its universality. We all know the number two isn't enough to signify a sequence and four is too much, but what is so interesting about this is that it was never taught to any of us. We all just seem to know; it comes built in us that three is that perfect medium in that sense. In this way, the number three is essentially instinctively represents balance to us.
I feel as though the most significant quality of the number four is its constructive properties. From grid measurements to building blocks, four is practically synonymous with order if nothing else. It is the absolute central root to the way our world has been constructed and how our technology has been advanced. As for the number five, I find its most notable aspect is its universal signification of excellence and honor in star imagery, as well as its plethora of supernatural connotations. It seems to represent the broad concept of a higher tier, while still being half of a perfect decade.
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