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James Martin
Jul 3, 2024, 5:33:48 PM (16 hours ago) Jul 3
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The theoretical framework advanced here can be applied to anything that one might regard a system, it provides an explanation for the ontogenesis of systems, in general, and it provides an explanation for how being a system is what leads to the next iteration of system construction, higher levels of organization, and greater complexity. The growth of organization and complexity, in direct contradiction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, is a natural consequence of being a “successful” system, i.e., having its existence for some duration.
The paper is a precis of my book, “Systems Science: Theory, Analysis, Modeling, and Design.”
Please find a link to George's book here https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-93482-8
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From: ISSS Office <ad...@isss.org>
Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Subject: ISSS Mini Symposia Reminder and Zoom link
To: <mart...@gmail.com>
Dear ISSS members, friends and guests,
Please note the time and date for this session.
Please note the time and date for this session.
Saturday July 6th
Los Angeles, USA Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 9:00 am PDT
New York, USA Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 12:00 noon EDT
London, United Kingdom Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm BST
Sydney, Australia Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 2:00 am AEST
A General Theory of Systemness (Not Systems)
George E. Mobus
Abstract
This paper proposes a somewhat different approach to the notion of there being a general theory of systems (GST) as originally proposed by von Bertalanffy (1969). The difference hinges on the use of the neologism ‘systemness’ as opposed to the generally used term ‘system.’ In this approach I will assert that there exists a primary set of conjoined and interrelated general attributes (and properties?) that constitute a holistic and, it is hoped, complete description of what it means to be a system, hence “systemness.” The attempt will be made to argue that this set of attributes constitutes a necessary and (potentially) sufficient means to describe or construct a ‘thing’ that every observer would agree is and a system. Thus, using this set of attributes analysts can decompose, without losing information, an existing system of any arbitrary complexity to grasp a deep understanding of something previously not understood (i.e., have predictable behavior) or engineers/practitioners can design functional/sustainable systems.
Los Angeles, USA Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 9:00 am PDT
New York, USA Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 12:00 noon EDT
London, United Kingdom Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm BST
Sydney, Australia Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 2:00 am AEST
A General Theory of Systemness (Not Systems)
George E. Mobus
Abstract
This paper proposes a somewhat different approach to the notion of there being a general theory of systems (GST) as originally proposed by von Bertalanffy (1969). The difference hinges on the use of the neologism ‘systemness’ as opposed to the generally used term ‘system.’ In this approach I will assert that there exists a primary set of conjoined and interrelated general attributes (and properties?) that constitute a holistic and, it is hoped, complete description of what it means to be a system, hence “systemness.” The attempt will be made to argue that this set of attributes constitutes a necessary and (potentially) sufficient means to describe or construct a ‘thing’ that every observer would agree is and a system. Thus, using this set of attributes analysts can decompose, without losing information, an existing system of any arbitrary complexity to grasp a deep understanding of something previously not understood (i.e., have predictable behavior) or engineers/practitioners can design functional/sustainable systems.
The theoretical framework advanced here can be applied to anything that one might regard a system, it provides an explanation for the ontogenesis of systems, in general, and it provides an explanation for how being a system is what leads to the next iteration of system construction, higher levels of organization, and greater complexity. The growth of organization and complexity, in direct contradiction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, is a natural consequence of being a “successful” system, i.e., having its existence for some duration.
The paper is a precis of my book, “Systems Science: Theory, Analysis, Modeling, and Design.”
Please find a link to George's book here https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-93482-8
Please join us!
Zoom Meeting Information
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82698131416?pwd=R1hDVGNTWlk2SzVFYUcrTXVmRTlVZz09
Zoom Meeting Information
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82698131416?pwd=R1hDVGNTWlk2SzVFYUcrTXVmRTlVZz09
Meeting ID: 826 9813 1416
Passcode: 094498
Calendar Item Here
---
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,82698131416#,,,,*094498# US (Houston)
+13602095623,,82698131416#,,,,*094498# US
---
Dial by your location
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 826 9813 1416
Passcode: 094498
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdjE9g0KX
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