The Emergence Machine

Input

abstract · Technology · Level 4 · E9

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Emergence definition

Input is a signal that is transmitted into a system or device, leveraging the understanding of software and systems, resulting in a change in the state or condition of the system.

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Wiktionary senses

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

Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0InputSignalSoftwareSystemFormInformationStructureChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesInputL4SignalL3SoftwareL3SystemL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Signal L3 (requires)
    Input is information transmitted into a system or device.
  • Software L3 (requires)
    input builds on the concept of software
  • System L3 (requires) systems-theory sense
    Technology concepts are part of systems.