In Search of Unity in Diversity: A Unifying Framework on Emergence at Scales

Key Points

• The aim is to identify a common structural understanding of emergence across different scientific fields.
• Reviewed literature from developmental biology, cognitive neuroscience, evolution, social sciences, and physics.
• Developed a conceptual framework highlighting similarities among these domains.
• Formulated a preliminary theory of consciousness within the framework.
• Identified patterns of emergence that apply across multiple disciplines.
• Proposed a structure that unites findings from diverse scientific fields.
• Offered insights into the nature of consciousness as a shared thread in these domains.