Nick -
But surely we cannot reduce the strength of a triangle to the strength
of its parts because the strength of a triangle depends on the
ARRANGEMENT of those parts. And arrangement is not a property of any
of the parts.
after my missive on Tolerancing and my claim that "Emergence" requires
"nonlinearity", I have to take a pause and accept that you may be
correct that the example of a triangle and it's strength might be
described as emergent.
I hope that a "wise person" will weigh in here. I have to admit to
being left wavering and curious on this one.
Good question Nick.
- Steve
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