There are a great many aspects of this world that consist of complex phenomena whose properties cannot be easily derived from the fundamental laws and constituents that govern it. That does not make for a good argument against reductionism. (Credit: rolffimages via Adobe Stock)

Yes, the Universe really is 100% reductionist in nature

The whole isn’t greater than the sum of its parts; that’s a flaw in our thinking. Non-reductionism requires magic, not merely science.

Here’s a statement, and you can experience for yourself how you feel about it: the fundamental laws that govern the smallest constituents of matter…