RELATIONSHIPS Home In every atom, as noted in the periodic table of the elements, there is a defined relationship between the electrons, protons and neutrons that make up their structure. In every single-celled organisms there is a defined relationship between the molecules that make up their structure. In every multicellular organism there is a defined relationship between the cells that make up their structure. As those structures became more complex so did the relationships. We can recognize the complexity of those relationships in animals as well as humans where every organ is a complex structure having a relationship with every other organ, each dependent on the other for survival and well-being. . . THE PRESENT STATE OF RELATIONSHIPS Besides the relationships that we know exist between the organs in animals and humans, we are also aware of the relationships that exist between organisms that are of different species. We refer to those types of relationships as "symbiotic." In essence this means that there are tacit activities taking place that are beneficial for the survival and well-being of all species that are so involved. Will such "relationships" become more complex in the future? Since complexity has always been an aspect of evolution it would be naive to think not. THE FUTURE OF RELATIONSHIPS e-mail: irv@irvingsimon.com