ENDOSYMBIOSIS
Charles François (2004). ENDOSYMBIOSIS, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1081.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1081 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
- “The joining of systems to form a new one” (E. JANTSCH, 1982, p.346).
Endosymbiosis seems to be a fundamental evolutive feature through the acquisition of complexity by the complementary union of different modules.
E. JANTSCH states: “In endosymbiosis, … the original semantic (sic) levels are usually maintained, giving rise to multilevel systems in which each level functions in a semiautonomous way. This guarantees a substantial gain in complexity” (Ibid).
This type of process can be observed at every level of organization in living systems. L. MARGULIS established in the mid-sixties the endosymbiotic origin of eucaryotic cells.
According to JANTSCH, it may even be possible that: “… ideas may enter the endosymbiosis to form paradigms, paradigms to form world views, and so forth” (Ibid).