> ...., it becomes apparent that a formal, rigorous
> definiton of a metasystem transition is needed, as well as a self-
> consistent rationale for that definition.
I agree and think that what you have set out so far is fabulous.
> Any thoughts?
I have a few questions.
> Atomic phenomena arise from sub-atomic interactions (the stable isotopes)
> Molecular phenomena arise from atomic interactions (chemistry)
> Self-reproducing structures arise from molecular interactions (life)
> Self-aware structures arise from self-reproducing interactions (mind)
Is self-aware the right term at for this stage? Self reproducing
interactions (life) produce social structures before producing self-aware
structures (unless you wish to grant starfish and red ants
self-awareness).
> Memetic structures arise from self-aware interactions (culture)
Or perhaps: Memetic structures arise from social interactions. (culture)
> And....?
Well, this is were I stumble. Is the next step:
* Metasystem transition structures arise from memetic interactions (???)
And if so, is this too self-referential to take us to the next step. What
arises from transition theory interactions? Can we usefully talk about
the next stage using the terminology of the previous stage?
I don't know the answer.
-Prof. Tim