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> Not every observable property is available on the "atomic unit". Some only appear (emergent properties) after the association and observation of many such uni
by defterGoose 5y ago
> Not every observable property is available on the "atomic unit". Some only appear (emergent properties) after the association and observation of many such units, that is, in a group.
Name a property of the group that's more than a sum of the properties of the individual. Population, for instance.
The crystal analogy, again, isn't helpful because we're talking about social science, not physics.
- coldtea 5y ago>Name a property of the group that's more than a sum of the properties of the individual An individual cannot exhibit groupthink without a group. They also can't have in-group bias without a group. Both important properties in group dynamics. Roles and positions within a group are similar to the "crystal example" as well, with groups forming particular patterns under specific pressures, patterns impossible to the individual (e.g. an individual is not a "protest march" or a political party).