The Emergence Machine

Long Train

abstract · Mathematics · Level 2 · E0

E0Spacetime

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Emergence definition

A sequence of items takes on a new dimension when we consider the accumulation of a series of related items unfolding over an extended duration, allowing us to perceive a measurable magnitude and amount within the three-dimensional expanse.

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Wiktionary senses

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

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

Historical origin

Origin word
long train
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL2L1L0Long TrainQuantitySeriesPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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thisprerequisitesLong TrainL2QuantityL1SeriesL1E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Quantity L1 (requires)
    long train requires understanding quantity as a foundational concept
  • Series L1 (requires) Mathematics sense
    To understand a sequence of items, one must first understand series.