The
default state of existence within a body of information is the
absence of defining or constraining elements. A variable within this
field can be described as the intersection or merger of its
neighboring elements. In a state where all elements share the same
descriptive aspects, the internal functions of singular elements are
non-existent. A set of information without a quantitative limit of
variables is in a state of unlimited complexity with an infinite
number of potential variables.
The depth of potential variables in an undefined field is constrained to a finite set through the definition of a variable within the series. A cascade of actuation occurs throughout the field as the defined variable forces its neighboring elements to mirror its logical structure. The dissimilar elements within the field combine through the creation of internal functions that work to translate their perceived differences into the language and format of their respective observing elements. This merger of elements elevates the complexity of the field, and helps attain a more homogeneous state.
The logical structure of a system can be seen as its format. The format of a system is based on the connection pathways between its internal functions. There is a hierarchy of order between the elements within a system, as some elements have more “weight” and have more impact than its neighbors. The impact of a particular element within the system is determined by the number of connections it has between its neighbors. The scope of elements within a system is defined by the observer’s format.
Incorporating new information is accomplished through the process of “translation”; utilizing a network of logical connections between the observing system’s internal elements. The observer combines elements of its body of knowledge in order to interpret each function of the observed system, translating it into the “language” of the observer. Once the internal functions of the observed system are mapped and logical associations are created, the observer and the observed become one.
The elements with the most impact and connections become the “core” of the system. The core of the system contains information for all aspects of the main system; in actuality, when speaking of “the system” we are speaking of the system “core”. This core is the system’s identity, its label.
The identity of a system changes when the supplementary elements within a system gain more connections than the current system core. If a new set of information is vastly different than the current format of the observing system, then a large amount of translation would have to take place for it to be incorporated. This translation “reformats” the system, creating new strengths and connections. The information from the old identity still exists within the system but is dominated by the new identity.
The level of complexity of a system determines its depth of perception of surrounding elements. A system will only “see” what it is capable of seeing. This means that if something has the capability of “seeing” something, it is already formatted for it. A system’s external environment can be seen as a mirror to its internal environment. The observer system is “shaped” by its environment and the perceived environment is shaped by its environment. If a system’s complexity is low (relative to the complexity of the observed system) then it may see only partial elements of surrounding systems. If a system’s complexity is high (relative to the complexity of the observed system), then it may see the complete set of information for a perimeter system plus levels beyond.
The survival of a system is based on its ability to match the format of its environment while maintaining a particular identity. If a perimeter system has a higher level of complexity (a high level of change) than the observer, then that perimeter system “absorbs” the observer; if the observer has a higher level of complexity (high level of adaptability) than its perimeter system, then the observer “absorbs” the perimeter system (This “absorption” is only apparent when a connection is made and describes the fact that the identity of the observer will change to match that of the more complex system it is linking with). The information of both systems is retained but the associations and connections are changed.
The element (of a system) that was once dominant but has become supplementary is capable of gaining dominance again if associative connections exist in the future. The internal functions of a system are only apparent when interacting with outside functions that require their use for translation. Once an element is incorporated into a system, it becomes invisible and is only seen through interactions with future systems.
The goal of these systems is to be seen, to dominate, to take control, and to have to highest number of connections possible in order to survive.
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