emergence
Meaning
Emergence refers to the process by which complex systems and patterns arise out of relatively simple interactions, often characterized by the appearance of properties or behaviors that are not evident from the individual components alone. This concept is
💡 While "emergence" is often used in scientific contexts, it can also apply to social phenomena; however, care should be taken to avoid conflating it with mere change or evolution, which do not necessarily imply the same depth of complexity.
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