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Reflexive Autopoietic Dissipative Special Systems Theory, Kent D. Palmer

Kent D. Palmer

A newly discovered approach to extending General Systems Theory as defined by George Klir through a set of Special Systems is described. General Systems Theory is distinguished from the theory of Meta-systems. Then, a hinge of three special systems is identified between systems and meta-systems. These special systems are defined by algebraic analogies. Anomalous physical phenomena are specified that exemplify the structures defined by the algebraic analogies. The extraordinary efficacious properties of these special systems are explained. These include ultra-efficiency and ultra-effectiveness. These three special systems are called dissipative, autopoietic, and reflexive. They are anomalous within general systems theory and …

Reflexive Autopoietic Systems Theory, Kent D. Palmer

Kent D. Palmer

Exploring the Meta-systems of Emergent Worlds

Wild Software Meta-Systems, Kent D. Palmer

Kent D. Palmer

Essays in Software Engineering and Philosophy

INTRODUCTION

1. Software Engineering Design Methodologies and General Systems Theory

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS A Paradigm for Understanding Software Design Methods

2. Software Ontology 3. Software Systems Meta-methodology 4. Integral Software Engineering Methodology

PROCESS ENGINEERING

5. The Future of Software Process