The Emergence Machine

Age Of Discovery

abstract · History · Level 5 · E13

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Emergence definition

The Age of Discovery emerges from the fundamental concept of change, where the transformation of state or condition from one to another, driven by energy and occurring over a sequence of events, unfolds on a global scale, leading to the establishment of global trade networks and the transfer of people, goods, and ideas across the globe from the 15th to the 17th century.

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Historical origin

Origin word
age of discovery
Origin language
English

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Prerequisites

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  • Change L1 (requires)
    age of discovery requires understanding change as a foundational concept
  • History L4 (requires)
    This is a historical concept; understanding history comes first