SELF-LIMITATING PHENOMENA
Charles François (2004). SELF-LIMITATING PHENOMENA, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2973.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2973 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
This class of phenomena has been researched in 1960 by S. FOX in the realm of biochemistry and in relation to the origin of life. (1960, p.59).
Self-limitation is clearly a sine qua non condition in complex systems if they are to reach dynamic stability.
It seems to be a necessary consequence, or possibly even a cause of autopoiesis and organizational (or operational) closure. It is also quite probably related to catalysis in hypercycles. The subject should deserve a deeper investigation.