Sounds like the Divergence Theorem aka Gauss' Theorem.

Rog and I just started talking about this, as I was picking his smartypants brain. He says this becomes a problem when applied to sociology in that in society one can only diverge so far without violating things such as our Constitution, etc., whereas in linear geometry it can go ad infinitum, unless of course you are in an enclosed space. Don't quote me on this, I may have got it wrong.**BG*

BTW, the Natrona County Grassroots Project uses Margaret Mead's quote on our brochures, etc.

This can get into some interesting metaphysics, too, i.e. strength of a few gathered for positive reasons vs many gathered for negative. I have a new novel to read, written by Deepak Chopra and someone else. It sounds as though it is going to be about this, from what I've read of reviews and on the back cover.

BTW, WW, which issue of Mother (never realised till now the acronym is MEN!)was Alice in Montana's artwork? I'm afraid I may have missed it. Just picked up the Nov. issue.

Thanks,

kat