¶ Synergy
Index Entry
There is a phenomenon recognized by chemistry called synergy. The word syn-ergy and the word energy, en-ergy, are companions. Energy studies are familiar. Energy relates to differentiating-out the separate functions of nature–studying objects, isolated out of the whole complex of universe; for instance, studying gravity, without consideration of hydraulics or of plant genetics. But synergy represents the integrated behaviors instead of the differentiated behaviors of nature. The word ‘synergy’ means ‘behaviors of whole systems unpredicted by the behavior of any of their parts, or sub-assemblies of their parts.’ Cite MEXICO, p. 21, 10 Oct’63
