The Emergence Machine

Stooge Sort

abstract · Mathematics · Level 2 · E3

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Emergence definition

A sorting algorithm that recursively partitions a series into smaller series, leveraging the understanding of quantity to compare and reorder items within each series.

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Historical origin

Origin word
stooge sort
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL2L1L0Stooge SortQuantitySeriesPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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thisprerequisitesStooge SortL2QuantityL1SeriesL1E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

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