The Emergence Machine

Vessel

abstract · Marine Science · Level 5 · E11

E11Organizations

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Emergence definition

A vessel is a general term for any seagoing structure that moves through space, emerging from the understanding of system as the organized arrangement of interrelated parts that work together over time, and motion as a change in position or state of an object over time, involving energy and space.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
vessel
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0VesselShipSystemWaterFormStructureSubstanceChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

used byprerequisitesCupL7PotL8StrokeL8Dutch OvenL11SaucepanL13VesselL5MotionL1SystemL3ShipL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    vessel requires understanding motion as a foundational concept
  • System L3 (requires) systems-theory sense
    vessel requires understanding system as a foundational concept
  • Ship L4 (requires)
    A general term for any seagoing vessel, ranging from small boats to large ships.

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