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47. Hence: Fundamental physics is about networks and their evolution.
88. Why is our understanding of spaceand time important? Our concepts of society have paralleled our understanding of space and time:
Three Stages…...
89. The hierarchical universe All properties defined with respect to hierarchy
Observer/God is in perfect realm outside the universe
Aristotelian cosmology
Medieval society
90. The Newtonian “liberal” universe Properties (rights) all defined with respect to an eternal absolute background of space and time
All atoms equal, all have properties (rights) independent of relations to the others.
Omniscient observer, “god”, is outside the universe.
Newtonian physics
liberal political and legal theory
91. The relational/pluralistic universe The universe is nothing but an ever-evolving network of relationships.
All properties are about relations between subsystems.
No view or observer from outside the universe: only internal observers with partial views.
General relativity
Quantum theory
Critical legal studies