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Emergence

Emergence

Pattern · Complexity

More is different.

— Anderson

The whole exceeds the sum of its parts.

I. Definition

Whole from parts

Novel properties.

Qualitatively new.

Definition
Definition

II. Reductionism

Limit

Explain whole by parts.

Some wholes resist.

Reductionism
Reductionism

III. Examples

Ants, neurons

No central controller.

Emergence everywhere.

Examples
Examples

IV. Complexity

When it arises

Enough parts.

The sweet spot.

Complexity
Complexity

V. Prediction

Surprise

Hard to predict.

Universe is creative.

Prediction
Prediction

VI. Phyllux

Building

Simple rules, complex outcomes.

That is the goal.

Phyllux
Phyllux
Coda

VIII. Emergence Remains

Emergence continues to inform and inspire. Phyllux traces these convergences—one light, many expressions.

"More is different."