Is PF Missing Out on New Ideas? An Insider's Opinion and Offer

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Originally posted by Michael F. Dmitriyev
Yes. I am sure of this point.

Others are not so "sure" you are correct. I refer you to Tom's answer to this question on page 20 of "A Conscious Universe" thread in Philosophy section.

He gives an example of how sodium and chlorine are dangerous to humans, but when combined and to become SALT (NaCl), they are no longer harmful.

I'm not sure whether his example is "parallel" to what you are suggesting, but he is making the point the PARTS of something CAN have characteristics that the WHOLE does not possess.

Please say more about why you think you are correct.
 
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