"This spontaneous emergence of order at critical points……" — Fritjof Capra
"This spontaneous emergence of order at critical points of instability, which is often referred to simply as "emergence," is one of the hallmarks of life. It has been recognized as the dynamic origin of development, learning, and evolution. In other words, creativity-the generation of new forms-is a key property of all living systems."
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46 Quotes by Fritjof Capra
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The mathematical framework of quantum theory has passed countless successful tests and is now universally accepted as a consistent and…
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The phenomenon of emergence takes place at critical points of instability that arise from fluctuations in the environment, amplified by…
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Whenever the essential nature of things is analysed by the intellect, it must seem absurd or paradoxical. This has always…
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