General systems theory and media ecology: Parallel disciplines that animate each other

2015/06/01 by Robert K. Logan · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · Computer Science · Neuroscience · Mathematics · Psychology · Engineering · #Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence #Cellular Automata and Applications #Cognitive Science and Education Research #Parallels #Cybernetics #Media ecology #Ecology #Systems theory #General theory #Ecological systems theory #Computer science #Sociology #Cognitive science #Biology #Artificial intelligence #Mathematics #Media studies #Psychology #Mathematical economics #Engineering

paper · doi:10.1386/eme.14.1-2.39_1

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Abstract

Abstract Parallels between general systems theory and media ecology are drawn. It is shown that cybernetics, general systems theory, complexity theory, emergent dynamics and media ecology are interconnected and that they inform and cross-pollinate each other.

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• Media ecology [wikipedia]

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