The Emergence Machine

Power (Sociology sense)

abstract · Sociology · Level 11 · E12

E12States

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Emergence definition

A social structure characterized by the concentration of authority, influence, and resources within a specific spatial context, often manifesting as hierarchical relationships and control over access to space, which emerges from the intersection of authority, power, and pattern.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
power
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L2L1L0Power SocAuthorityMobility SocialPowerSociety… intermediate l…ExerciseForceFormLifeActionChangeCollectionMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesPower SocL11Mobility SocialL9AuthorityL10E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Mobility Social L9 (requires)
    mobility social is a core concept needed to understand power soc
  • Authority L10 (requires) Sociology sense
    Power soc: A social structure characterized by the concentration of authority, influence, and resources within a specific spatial context, often manifesting as hierarchical relationships and control over access to space.