The Emergence Machine

Deus Ex Machina

physical · Theater · Level 6 · E9

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Trace. Question. Emerge.

Emergence definition

A theatrical device where an unexpected solution or character appearance resolves an otherwise unsolvable conflict, given that play involves interaction and engagement, where individuals or entities engage with each other or their environment in a dynamic and often creative way, resulting in a change or effect on one or more entities involved.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “deus ex machina” 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
deus ex machina
Origin language
la

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL6L5L4L3L2L1L0Deus Ex MachinaPlayInteractionResultConsequenceOutcomeActionChangeExistenceEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesDeus Ex MachinaL6PlayL5E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Play L5 (requires) Theater sense
    Deus ex machina is a theatrical device where an unexpected solution or character appearance resolves an otherwise unsolvable conflict.