The Emergence Machine

Bang

process · Level 7 · E1

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Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

A rapid release of energy creates a pressure wave in air, producing a sudden loud sharp noise like a door slamming or an explosion.

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Wiktionary senses

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

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0BangSoundPerceptionOrganismCellFormLifeStructureChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesBangL7SoundL6E1 concrete → E14 abstract

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Sound L6 (requires)
    A bang is a sudden loud sharp noise like a door slamming or an explosion