The Emergence Machine

Balcony

physical · Theater · Level 5 · E0

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Emergence definition

A raised platform or tiered seating area in a theater, typically above the main floor, offering a view of the stage and performance, but this definition lacks a clear understanding of what a wall is.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “balcony” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
balcony
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0BalconyWallAudienceBuildingFormStructureActionMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesBalconyL5SpaceL0ActionL1AudienceL3WallL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

In other languages

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Space L0 (requires)
    A balcony extends outward from a building into the open space above the ground
  • Action L1 (requires)
    Balcony involves action or activity.
  • Audience L3 (requires)
    A balcony is an elevated seating section in a theater that provides views of the stage and performance.
  • Wall L4 (requires) polysemous
    Platform projecting from a building wall -- understanding wall is a prerequisite