The Emergence Machine

Dark Ages

abstract · History · Level 6 · E9

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Emergence definition

A period of time in human history characterized by a decline in cultural, scientific, and economic progress, emerging from the understanding of a specific era.

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Historical origin

Origin word
dark ages
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL6L5L4L3L2L1L0Dark AgesAgeHistoryRecordInformationPastChangePresentEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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thisprerequisitesDark AgesL6HistoryL4AgeL5E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • History L4 (requires)
    history is a core concept needed to understand dark ages
  • Age L5 (requires)
    dark ages builds on the concept of age