Autopoiesis
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An application of the concept to sociology can be found in Luhmann's systems theory. John von Neumann tried to create a self-reproducing machine which resulted in a self-reproducing [[Cellular Automata|cellular automaton]]. | An application of the concept to sociology can be found in Luhmann's systems theory. John von Neumann tried to create a self-reproducing machine which resulted in a self-reproducing [[Cellular Automata|cellular automaton]]. | ||
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| - | Autopoiesis is closely related to [[Self-Star Properties]], [[Autocatalysis|autocatalysis]] and the biological principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism metabolism], because it means | + | Autopoiesis is closely related to [[Self-Star Properties]], [[Autocatalysis|autocatalysis]] and the biological principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism metabolism], because it means "self-production". Metabolism enables the built-up of own complex molecular material (anabolism) through breakdown of other material (catabolism). |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
