The Emergence Machine

Order Command

abstract · Military · Level 8 · E10

E10Institutions

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Emergence definition

Order arises from structured arrangement of patterns, governed by rules that minimize change over time.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Change L1 (requires)
    Order is a state where patterns are organized and change is minimal or structured according to rules.
  • Arrangement L4 (requires)
    Order: A state of structured arrangement of patterns and regularities, characterized by minimal or rule-governed change in physical systems.
  • Weapon L7 (requires)
    This is a specific weapon; understanding what a weapon is comes first