Emergence Multimedia
Emergence: The Creative Process
Short video and text film illustrating the idea of emergence. Emergence is a term used in philosophy, art, and science to describe how new properties and features are created as we put things together....
Pattern Formation
A pattern is any set of correlations between the states of elements, pattern formation refers to internally generated patterns. Systems that have the ability to self-organize; to create order...
Theory of Emergence
In this video we will be giving a very high-level overview to the concept of emergence and the different aspects to it that we will be covering in more detail in future modules in the course....
Emergence
Emergence Emergence is a term used in philosophy, art, and science to describe how new properties and features are created as we put things together. Emergence describes a process whereby...
Transformation
Systems Transformation A transformation is a change of a system from one state to another, this change may be in the component parts of the system, on the micro-level, or a macro-level...
Edge of Chaos
Edge of Chaos The term edge of chaos is used to denote a transition space between order and disorder that is hypothesized to exist within a wide variety of systems. This transition zone between...
Emergent Process
Emergent Process An emergent process is a process of change that involves non-linear, abrupt phase transitions as a system’s overall structure and function is transformed into a new regime...
Micro-Macro Dynamics
Micro-Macro Dynamics The micro-macro dynamic describes a complex interaction between the micro and macro levels to a system. In every system there will be a degree of interdependence between the...
Hierarchy & Heterarchy
Hierarchy & Heterarchy The terms hierarchy and heterarchy describe two distinct and basic organizational principles. A hierarchy is a structured arrangement of systems forming a perceived...
Integrative Levels
Integrative Levels An integrative level is a pattern of organization emerging on pre-existing phenomena of a lower level. Typical examples include life emerging out of non-living substances, and...
Autopoiesis
Autopoiesis The term autopoiesis derives from the word auto- meaning “self” and poiesis, meaning “creation or production”. The term is used to describe a system’s...
Emergent Types
Strong & Weak Emergence Emergence describes how new higher level properties, patterns and functionality form as we put component parts and systems together. Emergence is a pervasive...
Pattern Formation
Pattern Formation A pattern is any set of correlations between the states of elements within a system. Pattern formation refers to the process through which a coherent set of associations between...
Patterns
Patterns A pattern defines some form of correlation between the states of elements within a system. All systems show some form of pattern, either in space between their parts, or over time within...
Synergy Types
Positive & Negative Synergies A synergy is a nonlinear relationship between two or more elements whereby they generate a combined outcome that is more or less than the sum of their parts...
Synergies
Synergies A synergy is an interaction or coordination between two or more elements or organizations to produce a combined effect greater - or less - than the sum of their separate...
Edge Of Chaos Video
The phrase edge-of-chaos was first used to describe a transition phenomenon discovered by computer scientist Christopher Langton in the 90s. Langton found a small area conducive to producing...