Distinguish weak from strong
emergence carefully, with a clear
example of each if strong emergence
exists at all — then the case that only
weak emergence is needed, and what
would refute it.

Strong and Weak Emergence

Includes the case that strong emergence is never needed.

Prompt

Distinguish weak from strong emergence carefully. Give a clear example of each if strong emergence exists at all, then make the case that only weak emergence is ever needed, and what would refute that case.