scholarly journals The Systemic Theory of Living Systems and Relevance to CAM: the Theory (Part III)

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
José A. Olalde Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
General System ◽  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Systemic Theory ◽  
Central Controller ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Systems Intelligence

Western medical science lacks a solid philosophical and theoretical approach to disease cognition and therapeutics. My first two articles provided a framework for a humane medicine based on Modern Biophysics. Its precepts encompass modern therapeutics and CAM. Modern Biophysics and its concepts are presently missing in medicine, whether orthodox or CAM, albeit they probably provide the long sought explanation that bridges the abyss between East and West. Key points that differentiate Systemic from other systems' approaches are ‘Intelligence’, ‘Energy’ and the objective ‘to survive’. The General System Theory (GST) took a forward step by proposing a departure from the mechanistic biological concept—of analyzing parts and processes in isolation—and brought us towards an organismic model. GST examines the system's components and results of their interaction. However, GST still does not go far enough. GST assumes ‘Self-Organization’ as a spontaneous phenomenon, ignoring a causative entity or central controller to all systems: Intelligence. It also neglects ‘Survive’ as the directional motivation common to any living system, and scarcely assigns ‘Energy’ its true inherent value. These three parameters, Intelligence, Energy and Survive, are vital variables to be considered, in our human quest, if we are to achieve a unified theory of life.

scholarly journals The Entropy-Based Approach to Physics of Living Systems and the Chaos and Self-Organization Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
А.А. Хадарцев ◽  
О.Е. Филатова ◽  
И.А. Мандрыка ◽  
В.В. Еськов
Keyword(s):  
Organization Theory ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Equilibrium Points ◽  
Living System ◽  
Nonequilibrium System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
System Level ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Minimum Entropy ◽  
System Behavior

Рассматриваются фундаментальные законы поведения живых систем с позиций классической термодинамики Р. Клаузиуса и Л. Больцмана и термодинамики неравновесных систем I.R. Prigogine. Показывается с позиций новой теории хаоса-самоорганизации, что законы термодинамики невозможно применять к живым гомеостатическим системам на уровне организации этих систем (т. е. на системном уровне), хотя на молекулярном уровне все работает. Одновременно мы не можем использовать и законы термодинамики неравновесных систем. Для гомеостатических (живых) систем неприменима теорема Гленсдорфа–Пригожина о минимуме прироста энтропии P=dE/dt в области (окрестности), где энтропия E имеет максимум (в точках равновесия). Более того, само понятие равновесия в границах термодинамики неприменимо к медико-биологическим системам – системам третьего типа. The fundamental living system behavior patterns are considered in terms of classical Clausius and Boltzmann thermodynamics, and I. R. Prigogine nonequilibrium system thermodynamics. The new theory of chaos and selforganization shows that the laws of thermodynamics are inapplicable to live homeostatic systems at their level of organization (i.e., the system level), although they are perfectly applicable at the molecular level. We cannot use the laws of nonequilibrium system thermodynamics, either. The Glensdorff–Prigogine theorem stating the minimum entropy increase P=dE/dt in the area (vicinity) where the entropy E has a maximum (at the equilibrium points) is inapplicable to homeostatic (living) systems. Moreover, the very concept of nonequilibrium as used in thermodynamics is inapplicable to the systems of the 3rd kind (medical and biological systems).

Tile Automaton: A Model for an Architecture of a Living System

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Yamamoto ◽  
Kunihiko Kaneko
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Spatial Relationship ◽  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Abstract Model

To understand an architecture of a living system, “Tile Automaton” is introduced as an abstract model of chemical reaction of molecules scattered over a space. The model consists of tiles of various shapes that stand for molecules. The chemical reaction, induced by the collisions of tiles, is represented by the change of the tile shapes. The rules for reaction are deterministic, and the evolution of the system strongly depends on mutual spatial relationship among tiles. The evolution often leads to self-organization of a “factory,” a set of tiles that produces tiles continuously and keeps its structure. Several interesting phenomena, such as a deformation or a division of a factory, are also observed. It is proposed that the formation of the factory is due to the interference between different aspects of tiles—the shape and the motion. The concept of “entanglement” is introduced as a mechanism of living systems.

scholarly journals The Systemic Theory of Living Systems and Relevance to CAM

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
José A. Olalde Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Biological System ◽  
Treatment Strategy ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
Total Entropy ◽  
First Line ◽  
Available Energy ◽  
Systemic Theory ◽  
Or Organization ◽  
Normal Health

The Systemic Theory of Living Systems is being published in several parts in eCAM. The theory is axiomatic. It originates from the phenomenological idea that physiological health is based on three factors: integrity of its structure or organization,O, functional organic energy reserve,E, and level of active biological intelligence,I. From the theory is derived a treatment strategy called Systemic Medicine (SM). This is based on identifying and prescribing phytomedicines and/or other medications that strengthen each factor. Energy-stimulating phytomedicines increase available energy and decrease total entropy of an open biological system by providing negative entropy. The same occurs with phytomedicines that act as biological intelligence modulators. They should be used as the first line of treatment in all ailments, since all pathologies, by definition, imply a higher than normal organic entropy. SM postulates that the state of health,H, of an individual, is effectively equal to the product of the strength of each factorH=O×E×I. SM observes that when all three factors are brought back to ideal levels, patients' conditions begin the recovery to normal health.

Discontinuous and continuous transitions of collective behaviors in living systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Li ◽  
Tingting Xue ◽  
Yu Sun ◽  
Jingfang Fan ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Collective Motion ◽  
Finite Size ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Finite Size Scaling ◽  
Continuous Transition ◽  
Collective Behaviors ◽  
Large Groups

Abstract Living systems are full of astonishing diversity and complexity of life. Despite differences in the length scales and cognitive abilities of these systems, collective motion of large groups of individuals can emerge. It is of great importance to seek for the fundamental principles of collective motion, such as phase transitions and their natures. Via an eigen microstate approach, we have found a discontinuous transition of density and a continuous transition of velocity in the Vicsek models of collective motion, which are identified by the finite-size scaling form of order-parameter. At strong noise, living systems behave like gas. With the decrease of noise, the interactions between the particles of a living system become stronger and make them come closer. The living system experiences then a discontinuous gas-liquid like transition of density. The even stronger interactions at smaller noise make the velocity directions of particles become ordered and there is a continuous phase transition of collective motion in addition.

scholarly journals Integrative concept of homeostasis: translating physiology into medicine

F1000Research ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Ivan Spasojević
Keyword(s):  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Initial Condition ◽  
Adult Human ◽  
Input Side ◽  
Tremendous Amount ◽  
To Come ◽  
Integrative Concept ◽  
The One ◽  
Reductionist Approach

To truly understand living systems they must be viewed as a whole. In order to achieve this and to come to some law that living systems comply with, the reductionist approach, which has delivered a tremendous amount of data so far, should be complemented with integrative concepts. The current paper represents my humble attempt towards an integrative concept of homeostasis that would describe the (patho)physiological setup of adult human/mammal system, and that might be applicable in medicine. Homeostasis can be defined as time- and initial-condition-independent globally stabile state of non-equilibrium of a living system in which the interactions of system with the surroundings and internal processes are overall in balance or very near it. The presence of homeostasis or the shift from homeostasis of an adult human/mammal system can be described by equation that takes into account energy and informational input and output, catabolism and anabolism, oxidation and reduction, and entropy, where changes in the input should equal changes in the output within a specific period of time. Catabolism and oxidation are presented on the input side since the drive of the surroundings is to decompose and oxidize living systems, i.e. systems are under constant 'catabolic and oxidative pressure'. According to the equation, homeostasis might be regained by changing any of the input or output components in a proper manner (and within certain limits), not only the one(s) that has/have been changed in the first place resulting in the deviation from homeostasis.

Constructive Molecular Dynamics Lattice Gases: Three-Dimensional Molecular Self-Assembly

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Nilsson ◽  
Steen Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Lattice Gas ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Special Kind ◽  
Lattice Gases ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Assembly Systems ◽  
Formal Systems

Realistic molecular dynamics and self-assembly is represented in a lattice simulation where water, water-hydrocarbons, and water-amphiphilic systems are investigated. The details of the phase separation dynamics and the constructive self-assembly dynamics are discussed and compared to the corresponding experimental systems. The method used to represent the different molecular types can easily be expended to include additional molecules and thus allow the assembly of more complex structures. This molecular dynamics (MD) lattice gas fills a modeling gap between traditional MD and lattice gas methods. Both molecular objects and force fields are represented by propagating information particles and all microscopic interactions are reversible. Living systems, perhaps the ultimate constructive dynamical systems, is the motivation for this work and our focus is a study of the dynamics of molecular self-assembly and self-organization. In living systems, matter is organized such that it spontaneously constructs intricate functionalities at all levels from the molecules up to the organism and beyond. At the lower levels of description, chemical reactions, molecular selfassembly and self-organization are the drivers of this complexity. We shall, in this chapter, demonstrate how molecular self-assembly and selforganization processes can be represented in formal systems. The formal systems are to be denned as a special kind of lattice gas and they are in a form where an obvious correspondence exists between the observables in the lattice gases and the experimentally observed properties in the molecular self-assembly systems. This has the clear advantage that by using these formal systems, theory, simulation, and experiment can be conducted in concert and can mutually support each other. However, a disadvantage also exists because analytical results are difficult to obtain for these formal systems due to their inherent complexity dictated by their necessary realism. The key to novelt simpler molecules (from lower levels), dynamical hierarchies are formed [2, 3]. Dynamical hierarchies are characterized by distinct observable functionalities at multiple levels of description. Since these higher-order structures are generated spontaneously due to the physico-chemical properties of their building blocks, complexity can come for free in molecular self-assembly systems. Through such processes, matter apparently can program itself into structures that constitute living systems [11, 27, 30].

scholarly journals Schools Management in the Complex Thinking Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Di Grado Hessel ◽  
Ivani Catarina Arantes Fazenda
Keyword(s):  
Living System ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Collective Agreement ◽  
Complex Thinking ◽  
Collective Work ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Theory Of Complexity ◽  
Coordination And Control

The scope of this Paper is to clarify the unfolding of Complex Thinking concerning the role of management, as a result of a research carried out in some Brazilian Governmental Schools, where the dialogical movements were understood in the whole context in which the linear and systemic aspects coexisted. The studies of the theory of Complexity are the bases of the reflections on the management action, enabling articulation toward the self-organization of the group. It is observed by many researchers that the action of the manager usually encompasses the role of a planner of the work, with rational use of the resources and articulation of the means to reach the targets of the institution, in addition to the role of coordination and control of people´s work. That has shown not to be enough to meet the challenges of the world nowadays. The processes of management may get different meanings: under a technicist conception, management is often centralized, decisions come from the top without participation of the other levels; under a more democratic conception, the process is more participative, and decision is collective. In this view, the manager is expected to promote collective work, encourage the participation of the different subjects of the team and institution community, establish co-responsibility and assure the construction and implementation of a proposal – a set of intentions – a collective agreement. To be able to do so, the manager should be prepared to perceive the team as a living system, able of self-organization, as well as the linear and systemic aspects in permanent balance.

Art as a Living System: Interactive Computer Artworks

Leonardo ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christa Sommerer ◽  
Laurent Mignonneau
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Artificial Life ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Interactive Installations

The authors design computer installations that integrate artificial life and real life by means of human-computer interaction. While exploring real-time interaction and evolutionary image processes, visitors to their interactive installations become essential parts of the systems by transferring the individual behaviors, emotions and personalities to the works' image processing. Images in these installations are not static, pre-fixed or predictable, but “living systems” themselves, representing minute changes in the viewers' interactions with the installations' evolutionary image processes.

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