“Without knowing the full extent of the past, we have no idea whether the events we can see are typical of larger… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“All living species “adapt.” Indeed, “adaptation” is a distinctive emergent property of life in general. Adaptation means that, over time, the average features of… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“Yes, we humans are more than merely biological creatures. We appreciate beauty, we struggle with ethical conflicts, and we strive to make sense of… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“Emergent properties can seem magical because they do not seem to arise from the component parts of a structure. [...] Thought [...] seems to… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“Without knowing the full extent of the past, we have no idea whether the events we can see are typical of larger patterns or… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“The key shortcoming of the multiverse theory, however, is that it appeals to something outside the universe, namely, a vast ensemble of other universes… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
“Indeed, we humans bear witness to the process of evolution in the very composition of our bodies. The calcium that gives solidity to our… — Steven J. Dick Copy Share Image
