The Emergence Machine

Exponential Growth

abstract · Ecology · Level 9 · E6

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Emergence definition

Population growth increasing at a constant rate, producing a J-shaped curve when resources are unlimited.

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Wiktionary senses

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

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Balance L3 (requires) Visual Arts sense
    exponential growth requires understanding balance as a foundational concept
  • Growth L5 (requires)
    Exponential growth: A rapid increase in population or ecosystem biomass, fueled by self-reinforcing feedback loops and energy inputs, leading to accelerating rates of change.
  • Ecosystem L7 (requires) environment sense
    Exponential growth: A rapid increase in population or ecosystem biomass, fueled by self-reinforcing feedback loops and energy inputs, leading to accelerating rates of change.
  • Population L8 (requires) Ecology sense
    Exponential growth: A rapid increase in population or ecosystem biomass, fueled by self-reinforcing feedback loops and energy inputs, leading to accelerating rates of change.