The Emergence Machine

Spaghetti Sort

abstract · Mathematics · Level 2 · E3

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Emergence definition

Spaghetti sort is a linear-time, analog algorithm for arranging a sequence of items in a specific order, by comparing and rearranging them based on their measurable magnitudes and amounts, unfolding over time.

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Historical origin

Origin word
spaghetti sort
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL2L1L0Spaghetti SortQuantitySeriesPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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thisprerequisitesSpaghetti SortL2QuantityL1SeriesL1E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Quantity L1 (requires)
    spaghetti sort requires understanding quantity as a foundational concept
  • Series L1 (requires) Mathematics sense
    to understand spaghetti sort, one must first understand series