The Emergence Machine

Quick

abstract · time · Level 4 · E0

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Emergence definition

A short, swift passage from one point to another, characterized by a limited extent of time, but lacking a clear connection to the underlying concept of duration.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0QuickBriefDurationMeasurementQuantityStandardPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

used byprerequisitesSaute PanL9AllegroL13QuickL4BriefL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Brief L3 (requires)
    Quick: A brief or rapid duration of time, characterized by a short, swift passage from one point to another.

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