The Emergence Machine

Handshake

abstract · Engineering · Level 5 · E10

E10Institutions

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Emergence definition

A handshake is a physical or digital gesture that requires a design to be effective.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
handshake
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0HandshakeDesignConstructionFunctionFormProcessStructureActionChangeMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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thisprerequisitesHandshakeL5DesignL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Design L4 (requires) Engineering sense
    An engineering concept relating to handshake, involving design, construction, or technical problem-solving.