Three different events had to coincide for the creation of Fractal Analogy, the thought-provoking new philosophy book by Nicolaas A Gad.

1. In 2016 Nic was hit by a car.
2. Nic often takes notes on his phone trying to understand his thoughts about his philosophy toward the world.
3. In 2023, because of injuries obtained in the car accident, he was given nine months off work for treatment.

As a result of these three things, Fractal Analogy was born, a book that weaves together a range of topics from: dimensions, time, spirituality, dreams, the power of the mind, and more. 

Described on the back cover as “A logical exploration of the physical and the metaphysical,” Fractal Analogy challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of reality and offers insights into navigating life through a philosophical lens.

“I’ve always been fascinated by philosophy—by trying to understand abstract concepts like time and existence,” says Nic. “I used to write down my thoughts on my phone, trying to make sense of it all. When I had all that time off last year, I realised I could finally turn those notes into something more - a book.”

Nic admits that writing a book was never part of his original plan. “I always had the idea to write a book in the back of my mind, but I didn’t know what I would write about. It wasn’t like I set out to write a book, but everything just clicked. I had all these notes, and I had the time to work on it. It made sense to put it all together.”

While the book tackles complex philosophical themes, Nic’s writing is refreshingly simple and accessible. And what started as a personal project—a way to clarify his own philosophy—soon evolved into something he wanted to share with others.

“It began as a journal of sorts, just me trying to understand my own beliefs about life and how I see the world. But as I worked on it, I thought, ‘This might be helpful to others too.’ So I decided to put it out there.”

Nic hopes the book will resonate with readers who are interested in exploring similar ideas. “It’s just something I thought was worth sharing because it has a little bit of everything. I’ve tried to make complex concepts as simple and understandable as possible.”

One of the core ideas in Fractal Analogy is the subjective nature of reality—that what we perceive as real is simply a construct of our minds, shaped by the information our senses provide. Nic goes on to explore how we can use this understanding to navigate our daily lives more effectively.

There’s little personal detail about Nic’s life, the focus is squarely on the concepts that drive his thinking.

Nic did everything himself, from writing and formatting the book to creating illustrations that complement the text. He even arranged for a printing company in Sydney to bring his vision to life.

Ultimately, Fractal Analogy is a deeply personal project that Nic felt compelled to share. Through clear, simple language, the book invites readers to engage with complex ideas in a way that feels both accessible and practical. As you read, you’ll find yourself reflecting on these concepts in real-time and integrating them into your own worldview.

You can support Nic and get your copy of Fractal Analogy at The Bookshop Kiama, Shambalaa Tribe Kiama or Berry and Society City in Wollongong. It will also be on Amazon Kindle soon.