Matter Quote by Michael S. Gazzaniga
““Newton’s laws aren’t fundamental, they are emergent; that is, they are what happens when quantum matter aggregates into macroscopic fluids and objects. It is a collective organizational phenomenon.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Cognitive Science Conference, 2018
Newtonian laws emerge from quantum behavior, showing macroscopic order arises from microscopic interactions.
In simple terms: Physical laws are emergent from quantum matter.
Key Takeaway
Study emergent phenomena in science.
Themes
physics
emergence
philosophy of science
Mood
curious
intellectual
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- educational curricula
- research design
- public talks
Key Concepts
Complex systems
reductionism
Questions to Reflect On
- What other laws might be emergent?
- How does this view affect scientific methodology?
A Different Perspective
Emergence can be difficult to observe directly.
