January 18, 2006 - 01:17
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I'm interested in emergence's 'human' implications, primarily socio-economic behavior and interaction. In my mind, emergence retains a certain mystical quality typically reserved for theologies. It's imbued with transcendental powers, offering explanations for a diverse set of phenomena, from the big bang to coral reefs to the market economy. Though the concept remains opaque, I'm searching for a perspective that can provide insight into the most troubling aspects of human existence (marginalization, poverty, etc). Even if these phenemona possess no emergent qualities, some of their contributing factors (markets, social groupings, evolution) may prove susceptible to emergent analysis. As we struggle to achieve justice, knowledge, or a high salary, emergence is just another potential angle of analysis that can be utilized to serve some end. The term has a positive connotation to the extent that it can help achieve worthwhile ends (or be intellectually stimulating, I suppose).
Comments
How.
Submitted by LauraKasakoff (not verified) on January 23, 2006 - 14:25 Permalink
Emergence as material analysis
Submitted by AngadSingh on February 20, 2006 - 00:16 Permalink
I am skeptical of your skepticism
Submitted by Doug Blank on February 20, 2006 - 10:22 Permalink