The Emergence Machine

Howl

process · Level 7 · E6

E6Organisms

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Emergence definition

A loud, long, and wailing cry made by a wolf or dog that carries over long distances through the air, using sound waves to convey information.

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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.

thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0HowlCommunicationSoundBehaviorPerceptionOrganismCellMeaningFormInformationLifeStructureActionChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesHowlL7InformationL2CommunicationL6SoundL6E1 concrete → E14 abstract

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Information L2 (requires)
    Understanding information is essential for understanding howl
  • Communication L6 (requires)
    Howling is a form of animal communication that carries over long distances
  • Sound L6 (requires)
    A howl is a long loud wailing cry made by a wolf or dog