
Ep. 6 - Aristotle, Kant, and Evolution
Awakening from the Meaning Crisis
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How Tree Growth Shapes Probability of Events
The structure of a tree shapes the probability of events, as the trees grow in a way that alters the possibility of certain events occurring. This structural functional organization then constrains the events, creating an internal environment where the probability of events is altered. As a living thing, the events cause a structural functional organization, which in turn alters the probability of events happening within the living organism. This discussion of potentiality is integral to science, as potentiality is a real thing and is crucial for the fundamental principles of conservation of mass and energy. Real potentiality puts a limit on what's possible in the world and is an essential aspect of current scientific understanding.
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