PROTOFUNCTION
Charles François (2004). PROTOFUNCTION, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2685.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2685 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
The structure-shaping effect of some new components whose interactions may lead to the self-organization of a system.
This concept has been introduced by V. CSANYI (1989, p.78) and is related to his replicative selection and zero- system model. CSANYI states: “The protofunctions are formed at random in the zero-system. Certain conditions for the emergence of the cyclic organization of these protofunctions and the existence of completely reproducing chemical networks (Template:Ency entity), have been found by KING (1982, p.85-87)”.