The Emergence Machine

Batten

physical · Theater · Level 8 · E9

E9Cultures

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 horizontal pipe or rod suspended above the stage, used to change the lighting or scenery during a performance, typically raised or lowered to achieve a desired effect.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
batten
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L2L1L0BattenSupportGroupGoal… intermediate l…FormLifeStageStructureChangeActionCollectionFlatEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesBattenL8ChangeL1StageL2SupportL7E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Change L1 (requires)
    Understanding change is essential for grasping batten
  • Stage L2 (requires) Dance sense
    A horizontal pipe or rod suspended above the stage, used to support lighting instruments and scenery, typically raised or lowered to change the lighting or scenery during a performance.
  • Support L7 (requires) Dance sense
    A horizontal pipe or rod suspended above the stage, used to support lighting instruments and scenery, typically raised or lowered to change the lighting or scenery during a performance.