A relatively mature theory of self-organizing mechanisms leading to ever higher order.
From the definition page at PrincipiaCybernetica:
"... the Metasystem Transition (MST) [is] the evolutionary process by which higher levels of complexity and control are generated [in a rich, evolving system]." ... it also includes our views on philosophical problems, and makes predictions about the possible future of mankind and life."
http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/MSTT.html
Wiki:MetaSystemTransition.
Reason:
- MetaSystemTransition can be applied to Wiki itself
- WardsWiki appears to be not sensible for WikiOnWiki
- The base page was deleted, so we can rescue the idea here
- The MST seems to be relevant especially for online community building, based on the Wiki concept
- The concept to become fruitful for the Wiki context needs deeper study of [Turchin & Joslyn's] original text.