The Emergence Machine

Hanger

physical · material-culture · Level 8 · E11

E11Organizations

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Emergence definition

Hangers are objects that hold garments in place, often requiring tools for their creation and use.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L4L2L1L0HangerClothingBodyAnimalOrganismTool… intermediate l…ForceFormLifeStructureActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesHangerL8ToolL4ClothingL7E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Tool L4 (requires)
    Hangers are garment storage supports that require tools for manufacture.
  • Clothing L7 (requires)
    Hangers are used for storing clothing.