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 The material reductionist paradigm is being replaced

  • In the context of quantum mechanics, “emergent reality” suggests that the macroscopic, everyday reality we experience is not fundamental but arises from the interactions and properties of the quantum realm at a fundamental level, like entanglement or quantum fields, rather than being a separate, pre-existing entity with wave-like properties (such as wavelength and frequency). We can see this when we observe light traveling through a prism.
  • This paradigm, prevalent in science and philosophy, posits that reality can be understood by breaking down complex systems into their fundamental, material components (like atoms, molecules, etc.). 
  • Limitations of Reductionism:
    While successful in many areas, reductionism faces challenges in explaining complex phenomena like consciousness, emergent properties of systems, and the interconnectedness of living systems. 
  • Emergence of Alternative Paradigms:
    There’s a growing recognition of the limitations of a purely reductionist approach, leading to the rise of
    • Systems thinking focuses on understanding the interconnectedness and interactions within complex systems rather than solely on individual components. 
    • Holistic Approaches: Emphasize the importance of considering the whole system, including its environment and context, rather than just individual parts. 
    • Systems Biology: Aims to study biological systems as a whole, rather than just individual components.
      Darwinism is constantly increasing as science delves deeper into the world of the cell. Some of the issues with Darwinism include the fact that after 160 years the theory is still unable to either explain or show how life itself originated. There is absolutely no evidence of macroevolution. There are major problems with the fossil record -statistically, it has been shown that the probability of complex life arising by chance is exceedingly slim. The information content and genetic complexity of living organisms cannot be explained by natural selection acting on random mutations alone, as over 99.9% of mutations are harmful.
    • Principles of Quantum Mechanics
      • Postulate 1: Wavefunctions.
      • Postulate 2: Observables.
      • Postulate 3: Eigenstates.
      • Postulate 4: Expectation Values.
      • Postulate 5: Time-Dependent Evolution.
  • Examples of Paradigm Shifts:
     
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