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What is Archetypes ?

Archetypes are recurring patterns of behavior that are observed across different systems and situations.
See Also: Patterns , Pathologies

Additional Glossary Terms

Chaos Theory

Chaos Theory is a field of study that focuses on the underlying patterns and deterministic laws of dynamical systems. It emphasizes the “butterfly effect”, the concept that minor alterations in

Homeostasis is the self-regulating process that enables living organisms to maintain a state of dynamic balance. It ensures stability in the organism’s internal conditions, despite changes in external environments.

System of Systems Methodology (SOSM)

The System of Systems Methodologies (SOSM) is a framework created by Michael C. Jackson and Paul Keys in 1984 to classify existing systems methodologies and explore the relationships between them.

Gigamapping

Gigamapping is a primary methodology created within the Systems-Oriented Design (SOD) framework and systemic design practice. It is a visual practice used to express collaborative design investigations within highly complex

Worldview

A worldview, the German word Weltanschauung, is a encompassing set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape an individual’s or group’s understanding of the world around them. It forms the

Evolution

Evolution refers to the continuous and dynamic process of change and development within a system over time. This process encompasses the adaptation and transformation of a system in response to