The Emergence Machine

Trend

abstract · material-culture · Level 5 · E9

E9Cultures

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Emergence definition

Trends in fashion emerge from the interplay between production tools and culture, as tools enable mass manufacture of fashionable items, which in turn influence cultural preferences and drive the trend.

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English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0TrendToolMaterialForceFormSubstanceActionMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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used byprerequisitesMacroeconomicsL10Hustle CultureL16TrendL5ToolL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Tool L4 (requires)
    Trends in fashion require production tools for mass manufacture.

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