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Understanding High and Low-rank Emergent Properties in Politics
11:45 - 15:36 (03:51)
The high-rank emergent property in politics is intelligence and progress while the low-rank emergent property is just strength and fighting for power, and understanding this helps to loosen tribalism in politics.
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Understanding emergent properties in society can help us recognize the nuances of discussions and tribalism, and differentiate between high-rank emergent properties such as intelligence and low-rank properties like strength and power.
11:45 - 14:26 (02:41)
Emergent Properties
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Understanding emergent properties in society can help us recognize the nuances of discussions and tribalism, and differentiate between high-rank emergent properties such as intelligence and low-rank properties like strength and power.
ChapterUnderstanding High and Low-rank Emergent Properties in Politics
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The goal of containing low rungness in politics is to prevent it from completely taking over.
14:26 - 15:36 (01:09)
Politics
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The goal of containing low rungness in politics is to prevent it from completely taking over. Laws and a high rung immune system provide vigorous defenses against infringement by low rungness, allowing for conversations to continue in the high rungs.