Systems
11 definitions in this category
Antifragile A property of systems that gain strength, improve, or thrive when exposed to volatility, randomness, stressors, and diso... Deterministic A system or process whose future state is completely determined by its current state and governing rules, with no random... Equilibrium A state of balance where opposing forces or processes are equal, resulting in no net change. Systems at equilibrium resi... Feedback Loop A system structure where the output of a process influences its own input. Positive feedback amplifies changes; negative... Graceful Degradation The ability of a system to continue functioning at reduced capacity when components fail, rather than failing completely... Modularity The degree to which a system's components can be separated and recombined—high internal cohesion within modules and weak... Positive Feedback Loops System dynamics where outputs amplify inputs, creating self-reinforcing cycles that can lead to rapid change, explosion,... Redundancy The duplication of critical components or functions in a system so that failure of one element doesn't cause system fail... Scaling Law A mathematical relationship describing how a quantity changes as the size of a system changes. Often expressed as power... Steady State A condition where system properties remain constant not because nothing is happening, but because inputs continuously eq... Threshold A critical point or level that, once crossed, triggers a significant change in system behavior—often a rapid shift to a...