TRIAD
Charles François (2004). TRIAD, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3641.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3641 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
1. A group of three elements, normally of the same kind
2. Two interacting systems that produce a third one at a higher level of complexity.
Only this second definition is of real interest, because it describes the most elemental building block of any kind of systems. This process was described by C.S. PEIRCE as “thirdness”.