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H Soodak, A Iberall

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    |August 18, 1978
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    This study proposes a physical basis for reductionism, suggesting complex systems emerge from fundamental physical laws. It extends physics to homeokinetics, explaining complex systems with internal processes like memory.

    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Complex Systems Science
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • Reductionism in science aims to explain phenomena by fundamental physical laws.
    • Existing physical laws may not fully capture the emergent properties of complex systems.
    • Understanding the hierarchy of organization in nature is a key scientific challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a physical foundation for reductionism.
    • To propose a framework for understanding complex systems within physical law.
    • To extend the principles of physics to account for emergent organization.

    Main Methods:

    • Formulating five propositions to connect different levels of organization.
    • Extending normal physics to a homeokinetic field applicable to complex systems.

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  • Analyzing the internal complexity and time-delayed processes within system units.

    • Main Results:

    • A physical basis for reductionism is presented through five bridging propositions.
    • Complex systems and processes are shown to be traceable to fundamental physical law.
    • A hierarchy of organization is demonstrated to emerge from physical law.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical law provides the ultimate constraint on reality, yet allows for emergent hierarchies.
    • Homeokinetics offers a framework for applying physics to internally complex systems.
    • Internal complexity and time-delayed processes, such as memory, are key features of emergent organization.