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

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Wiki:MetaSystemTransition.

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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 [http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/MST.html Turchin & Joslyn's] original text.
 
-- FridemarPache