STRUCTURE (Conservative
Charles François (2004). STRUCTURE (Conservative, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3233.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3233 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
A structure which is constantly reproduced.
Conservative structures are a basic feature of autopoiesis. They are transmitted through self-referential processes and specific channels such as DNA, neural nets, or cultural values.
The process of reproduction of conservative structures is akin to the stigmergy process.