The Emergence Machine

Conformity

abstract · Psychology · Level 11 · E9

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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

conformity emerges from social-learning + behavior.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “conformity” 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
conformity
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L2L1L0ConformityAttitudeBeliefNormEmotionSocial LearningSocietyThought… intermediate l…FormLifeStructureActionChangeCollectionMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

used byprerequisitesGroupthinkL12ConformityL11Social LearningL8NormL9AttitudeL10E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Social Learning L8 (builds on)
    Conformity builds on the principles established by social learning.
  • Norm L9 (requires) polysemous
    Conformity: The act of adjusting one's behavior or attitudes to align with a group's norms, expectations, or standards, often driven by a desire to avoid social disapproval or gain acceptance.
  • Attitude L10 (requires)
    Conformity: The act of adjusting one's behavior or attitudes to align with a group's norms, expectations, or standards, often driven by a desire to avoid social disapproval or gain acceptance.

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