The Emergence Machine

Method

abstract · methodology · Level 6 · E9

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Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

A systematic approach or procedure for achieving a desired outcome, characterized by a consistent pattern of actions and steps, where the desired outcome is a target or objective that directs action towards a specific goal.

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Wiktionary senses

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

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Historical origin

Origin word
method
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL6L5L4L3L2L1L0MethodGoalObjectiveCausalityFormStructureActionChangeMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

used byprerequisitesTechnique AbsL10MethodL6PatternL0GoalL5E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Pattern L0 (requires)
    Method requires understanding of pattern as a foundational concept.
  • Goal L5 (requires) sports sense
    A systematic approach or procedure for achieving a specific goal or outcome, characterized by a consistent pattern of actions and steps.

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