Context Dependence
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| - | '''Context dependence''' exists when the outcome of a process depends on its current context or environment | + | '''Context dependence''' exists when the state of a system or the outcome of a process depends on its current context or environment. It is certainly a property of many [[Complex Adaptive System|complex adaptive systems]]. Apparently, [[Adaptive_System|adaptive systems]] are [[Path Dependence|path dependent]] and context dependent. Depending on the context of the system, the behavior, experience and outcomes may vary. |
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== References == | == References == | ||
| - | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Context-dependent_memory Main Wikipedia Entry for Context-dependent memory] |
* Talk from Bruce Edmonds on [http://www.slideshare.net/BruceEdmonds/complexity-and-contextdependency-version-for-bath-iop-seminar Complexity and Context-Dependency], 19th Dec 2011, | * Talk from Bruce Edmonds on [http://www.slideshare.net/BruceEdmonds/complexity-and-contextdependency-version-for-bath-iop-seminar Complexity and Context-Dependency], 19th Dec 2011, | ||
[[Category:Basic Principles]] | [[Category:Basic Principles]] | ||
