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be transmitted in a noisy communication channel (Shannon 1948a, 1948b;
Cover and Thomas 1991). Representational boundaries might be models of
what a person considers being the extreme limit of endurance, or the absolute
maximum number of pounds of ice cream that are possible for one person to
eat in a 20-min sitting.* These boundaries represent models by which a person acts. Representations are the results of processes.
An object is distinguishable as a microscopic object, indicative of subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules. Similarly, the six types of boundaries
(behavioral, functional, physical, abstract, process, and representational)
apply. Living systems have boundaries as listed in the six types. For objects,
behaviors are describable in terms of observed reactions to influences of
energy or matter. While the literal application of material wealth (e.g., money)
or information would not seem to have an effect on elemental objects, both
are convertible into energy and matter which do have such influence. For
this reason, objects are said to be subject to influence (i.e., exhibit behaviors)
from transfers of energy, matter, material wealth, and data.
Object Types
Objects are differentiable by their input and output characteristics. Type 0
interactions are self-induced through internal mechanisms. The Sun’s internal mechanism to radiate is an example of a Type 0 interaction. Type 0 interactions are the results of stored energy used to drive an internal mechanism.
Type 0 interactions are typical of “sources” of energy. Type 0 interactions are
one type of energy source to enable or sustain the interactions necessary for
a system. The outputs of EMMI can be received by other objects and interact
with those objects.
Type 1 interactions result from the complete absorption of EMMI. By the
nature and enactment of its internal mechanism, the receiving object remains
anonymous or unacknowledged. A Type 1 interaction is potentially receivable by objects, but is not received, is received and not recognizable as an
accurate representation of the sending object, or is received and the receiving
object does not respond to the sending object. Type 1 interactions are inhibited or masked by physical, functional, or behavioral reasons (internal or
external to the receiving object). A human yells for help believing someone
will hear the clarion call. But no sound is heard by a rescue team. No one
responds to the calls for help. It is the nature of a Type 1 interaction to be the
interaction that could have been (but was not for some explainable reason).
All things natural and human/animal-made can interact in a Type 1 manner. Type 2 interactions are sent and received. The Sun releases energy that
intersects and collides with Earth. Type 2 interactions include an electron
moving exoatmospherically toward Earth under the influence of Earth’s
gravitational field (EaG-field), experiencing a “collision,” being captured by
* Strict rules of safety apply; not meant as a challenge.
Essences of Interaction
be transmitted in a noisy communication channel (Shannon 1948a, 1948b;
Cover and Thomas 1991). Representational boundaries might be models of
what a person considers being the extreme limit of endurance, or the absolute
maximum number of pounds of ice cream that are possible for one person to
eat in a 20-min sitting.* These boundaries represent models by which a person acts. Representations are the results of processes.
An object is distinguishable as a microscopic object, indicative of subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules. Similarly, the six types of boundaries
(behavioral, functional, physical, abstract, process, and representational)
apply. Living systems have boundaries as listed in the six types. For objects,
behaviors are describable in terms of observed reactions to influences of
energy or matter. While the literal application of material wealth (e.g., money)
or information would not seem to have an effect on elemental objects, both
are convertible into energy and matter which do have such influence. For
this reason, objects are said to be subject to influence (i.e., exhibit behaviors)
from transfers of energy, matter, material wealth, and data.
Object Types
Objects are differentiable by their input and output characteristics. Type 0
interactions are self-induced through internal mechanisms. The Sun’s internal mechanism to radiate is an example of a Type 0 interaction. Type 0 interactions are the results of stored energy used to drive an internal mechanism.
Type 0 interactions are typical of “sources” of energy. Type 0 interactions are
one type of energy source to enable or sustain the interactions necessary for
a system. The outputs of EMMI can be received by other objects and interact
with those objects.
Type 1 interactions result from the complete absorption of EMMI. By the
nature and enactment of its internal mechanism, the receiving object remains
anonymous or unacknowledged. A Type 1 interaction is potentially receivable by objects, but is not received, is received and not recognizable as an
accurate representation of the sending object, or is received and the receiving
object does not respond to the sending object. Type 1 interactions are inhibited or masked by physical, functional, or behavioral reasons (internal or
external to the receiving object). A human yells for help believing someone
will hear the clarion call. But no sound is heard by a rescue team. No one
responds to the calls for help. It is the nature of a Type 1 interaction to be the
interaction that could have been (but was not for some explainable reason).
All things natural and human/animal-made can interact in a Type 1 manner. Type 2 interactions are sent and received. The Sun releases energy that
intersects and collides with Earth. Type 2 interactions include an electron
moving exoatmospherically toward Earth under the influence of Earth’s
gravitational field (EaG-field), experiencing a “collision,” being captured by
* Strict rules of safety apply; not meant as a challenge.