In biology, a "major transition" occurs when the signaling allows moving more quickly than the individual components.

2025-11-04 · Bits and Bobs 11/4/25

In biology, a "major transition" occurs when the signaling allows moving more quickly than the individual components.
- Until that happens complexity isn't possible to emerge.
- Once it does it can pop up a pace layer.

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