Able Quote by Adam Frank
“I'm found of what's called emergence - as the universe gets more complex, new laws can emerge. Like evolution - there's things that you just aren't able to explain, even if you had an understanding of atoms.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Emerging Universe" with Adam Frank, 2015
Complex systems can generate new governing principles that are not predictable from their parts, illustrating emergence as a fundamental process in nature.
In simple terms: Complexity creates new laws.
Key Takeaway
Study emergent patterns.
Themes
science
philosophy
complexity
emergence
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research
- technology development
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
systems theory
physics
biology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we harness emergent phenomena?
- What ethical limits arise from emergent technologies?
A Different Perspective
Emergence may be unpredictable and hard to control.
