The Emergence Machine

Automation

abstract · Technology · Level 11 · E11

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Emergence definition

Automation is the use of machines and algorithms to perform tasks and processes with minimal human intervention, relying on machinery to power and control the machinery.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L5L2L1L0AutomationInterventionTherapyEmotionAlgorithmMachineBehaviorDisease… intermediate l…ForceFormInformationLifeActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Algorithm L5 (requires)
    Automation: The use of machines and algorithms to perform tasks and processes with minimal human intervention, relying on energy to power and control the machinery.
  • Machine L5 (requires)
    Automation uses machines to perform tasks that would otherwise require human control.
  • Intervention L10 (requires)
    Automation: The use of machines and algorithms to perform tasks and processes with minimal human intervention, relying on energy to power and control the machinery.

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