The Emergence Machine

Foundation

abstract · architecture · Level 4 · E0

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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

A foundation is a structural element that provides support and stability to a building, allowing it to withstand various loads and stresses.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “foundation” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Source: Wiktionary — “foundation”. Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Historical origin

Origin word
foundation
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0FoundationBuildingFormStructureMatterEnergyPatternSpaceE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

used byprerequisitesComputer HardwareL5FrameworkL7Center WorkL12FoundationL4SpaceL0BuildingL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Space L0 (requires)
    Space is a prerequisite for building design and construction.
  • Building L3 (requires)
    An architectural concept relating to foundation, involving building design, construction, or spatial planning.

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