Some basic propositions to consider as I am forming my opinion on this: 1. A static (relative) set of things is in one state until something acts upon the set.

Some basic propositions to consider as I am forming my opinion on this: 1. A static (relative) set of things is in one state until something acts upon the set. 2. A thing can have memory, or characteristics. 3. A single thing can appear differently to an observer depending upon the perspective of the observer. 4. Emergence is the appearance of a collection of things that is dependent upon the action and or interaction of the set of things and their characteristics, any externals (the environment) AND the perspective of the observer. Am I missing anything in my framing of the question?