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Relativity disrupted the field of physics, and the science of the quantum theory that of microphysics. The development of research in other sciences followed parallel paths. Laws of classical physics were not sufficient to explain the complexity of living organisms and, therefore, new laws have been postulated, not the laws of vital forces, but those of interactive wholes, acting as such. Just as the science of classical economy revealed its incapability to explain the growth of share prices on the basis of the brokers' and the public's individual personalities, so the science of biology was not able to explain the self-preservation of animal organisms by applying the physical laws that rule the behavior of their atoms and molecules. New laws have been postulated that don't contradict but instead integrate the laws of physics. (19:1) These laws have shown what sets of highly complex things do together: each of those sets are subject to fundamental laws when they interact with each other. In light of these parallel developments, in physics, chemistry, sociology, economy, etc... all branches of science have become sciences of complexity, namely the sciences of systems. (19:2) Man is a highly structured complex system (thought, spirit, etc); he is a mine of various gems as are his societies and his environment. Because of this, his ontogenesis and phylogenesis should be observed within a new, global, systemic vision. (19:3) It is necessary to achieve a unified vision of human society in all its aspects (scientific, social and spiritual). Baha'u'llah's writings lead man to conceive and take into consideration a global vision of this kind.
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