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LAW 1:
There is an entity such that it must always lift a weight; and such that it must, and by this means, at some time increase in its mass.
LAW 2:
If a first entity can follow a path such that Law 1 is satisfied; and if a second entity can follow the same path to the same effect; then the first and second entities are equivalent.
LAW 3:
The sum of all the paths that satisfy Law 2 constitutes the allowed set for the entity and its equivalents; while that which permits them to satisfy Law 1 constitutes the required set.
LAW 4:
In the allowed set is at least one path such that mass is surrendered; and such that a further entity possessing the required set, and satisfying these four laws, results.
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MAXIM 1:
[Darwin's theory of competition]
(A) Any entity that can lift a weight will be prevented from so doing; and/or (B) can be put to use for the same purpose. (C) No entity can lift a weight indefinitely.
MAXIM 2:
The number of progeny produced depends upon the number of progenitors maintained.
MAXIM 3:
[Darwin's theory of evolution]
The rate at which progeny is produced, depends upon the rate at which competition occurs.
MAXIM 4
The biological activity of a population is subject to increase from an initial value for one or more of three reasons: [A] increases in mass; and [B] decreases in competition.
All other increases are due to [C] the essential development of the entity or species.
© yefrewenchi, May 2010