The Emergence Machine

Physical Objects

abstract · physics · Level 8 · E3

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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.

Trace. Question. Emerge.

Emergence definition

A physical entity with a definite shape, size, and structure emerges from the combination of serving, which requires energy and cooking, and size, which requires quantity and space, allowing for comparison and contrast with other physical entities.

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Wiktionary senses

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

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Source: Wiktionary — “physical objects”. 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.

thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L2L1L0Physical ObjectsServingFoodAnimal… intermediate l…SizeFormLifeProcessActionChangeMatterPresentEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesPhysical ObjectsL8SizeL2ServingL7E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Size L2 (requires)
    A physical entity with a definite shape, size, and structure, serving as a component that can be compared or contrasted with other physical entities.
  • Serving L7 (requires)
    A physical entity with a definite shape, size, and structure, serving as a component that can be compared or contrasted with other physical entities.