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[1] The Prime

The Prime is the central purpose and power of a system. All systems have a central purpose which is the center of gravity holding the…

[2] The Dialectic

The Dialectic is the second systems shape of the Semantic Ontology Framework (SOF). This frame illustrates how environmental tensions held creatively or generatively create the…

[4] The Four Rules

The Four Rules is a version of [4] The Quad frame — the fourth systems shape of Semantic Ontology Framework (SOF). The Four Rules outline…

[4] The Quad

The Quad is the fourth systems shape of Semantic Ontology Framework (SOF). This Frame illustrates cycles of growth or evolution in complex adaptive systems. In…

Centered over Bounded Sets

Centered over Bounded Sets is a rule of systems thinking having to do with how one thinks about any Set ({ }): a group of…

Emergent Value Systems

Emergent Value Systems (EVS) is a framework for understanding the development and characteristics of basic worldview types. It views worldviews as complex adaptive value systems…

Rule One

Rule One is the first rule or principle of system thinking which governs the Prime — sometimes leading to the rule being called “the Law…

Systematics

Systematics is the discipline of describing Complex Dynamic Systems by Identifying Connections, Naming Elements and Movements, and Tracking Evolution. Based on Systems Thinking and build…

The Storm of Complexity

The Storm of Complexity refers to the compounded complexifying effects of the modern project on all areas of human life and enterprise that reached its…

Universe VS

The Universe Value System (VS) is the eighth value system type in the Emergent Value Systems (EVS) Spectrum. Since the value system is currently emerging,…