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propositions ~ naturalistic growth and holon theory

A selection of links to papers on naturalistic growth:

The Paradoxical Theory of Change ~ by Arnold Beisser

"Disparate, unintegrated, warring elements present a major threat to society, just as they do to the individual. The compartmentalization of old people, young people, rich people, poor people, black people, white people, academic people, service people, etc., each separated from the others by generational, geographical, or social gaps, is a threat to the survival of mankind. We must find ways of relating these compartmentalized fragments to one another as levels of a participating, integrated system of systems."

Noosphere Evolution and Value Metabolism : An examination of the nature and behavior of
the structures of consciousness and culture ~ by Steve McIntosh

"And as human consciousness arises, we can begin to discern within perceptions of information and meaning the emerging seeds of value—those matters of “ultimate human concern” that constitute ends in themselves. That is, the most significant information is that which has the most meaning, and the most significant meaning is that which has the most value."

A selection of links to papers on holon theory:

Holons Heaps and Artifacts - by axialent

"The distinctions between holons, artifacts and heaps are subtle yet fundamental. That is why overlooking them is easy; and dangerous"

Spectral Reflections: A commentary on discerning holons - by Brian Eddy

"The concept of holons underlies Wilber's spectrum of theories and applications that attempt to depict the nature of the Kosmos in all four quadrants, and on all levels of matter, body, mind, and spirit. As Wilber points out in many areas, higher level holons are 'more significant' and lower level holons are 'more fundamental'. Along with this premise, I believe this discussion of holons, although not 'most significant' within the spectrum of integral topics, it is 'most fundamental' to any integral approach."

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