Overview and Final Prospects

Finally, chapter 9 is intended to be a closing section of this book, summarizing in some way what has been said in the previous chapters. In this sense, we have discussed the dynamics between rules and exceptions, taking into account different factors involved in such dynamics. Some changes are generated by nature itself, and others are promoted, directly or indirectly, by human action. In addition to the dynamics of change produced by intellectual development, changes in dominant scientific paradigms, discoveries, and technological advances. We show the potential applications and benefits of considering rules and exceptions at two main levels: first, from a theoretical-scientific level, more directed to the scientific community, where publications that highlight different types of rarities are valued and the dynamism between rules and exceptions is appreciated; and second, from a level related to improving man’s relationship with nature.