I don't understand. I know you classify alchemy as science-
[ Linhardt is paying attention to the other conversations. ]
What I don't understand is why you seem to consider magic and science incompatible. Our world's definition of magic is roughly 'skills and techniques that use raw human will and life energy to effect change'. This is in contrast to mechanical or raw biological energy sources such as a water wheel for a mill or animals for pulling a merchant's wagon. How do you define magic?
[ It's an honest question. Linhardt has just realized that he's accepted people's words about their worlds at face value, but if a world defines magic differently, then perhaps Asuka's world does have magic. She just doesn't define it as such. ]
Can alchemy only safely be used with inorganic materials?
[ 'Complicated' is a siren call. Linhardt loves things that are complicated. However, Edward is clearly uncomfortable and he's not going to risk the boy ending the conversation. Alchemy is one of the most fascinating things he's seen since his arrival. He'd hate to lose information because of human feelings. ]
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[ Linhardt is paying attention to the other conversations. ]
What I don't understand is why you seem to consider magic and science incompatible. Our world's definition of magic is roughly 'skills and techniques that use raw human will and life energy to effect change'. This is in contrast to mechanical or raw biological energy sources such as a water wheel for a mill or animals for pulling a merchant's wagon. How do you define magic?
[ It's an honest question. Linhardt has just realized that he's accepted people's words about their worlds at face value, but if a world defines magic differently, then perhaps Asuka's world does have magic. She just doesn't define it as such. ]
Can alchemy only safely be used with inorganic materials?
[ 'Complicated' is a siren call. Linhardt loves things that are complicated. However, Edward is clearly uncomfortable and he's not going to risk the boy ending the conversation. Alchemy is one of the most fascinating things he's seen since his arrival. He'd hate to lose information because of human feelings. ]