Holonic map
A holonic map is a fractal map of perceptions represented as holons, forming a holarchy of perceptual information. Within a holonic map each object of perception, colloquially referred to as a 'thought' or a 'thing', is represented by a holon, which can contain other holons.
The holonic map is able to store and communicate subjective and inter-subjective information, and therefore by function of the human nervous system abstractions of 'objective' information.[1] Any perceptual object of attention can potentially be represented as a holon within a holonic map.
History
The concept of a holonic map and holonic mapping was invented in 2011 by Chris Larcombe in an attempt to bring systems thinking to a wider audience, in addition to providing a platform for expanding individual and collective perception of the environment through the process of sharing perceptions.
In the same year the holonic map was subsequently implemented by Larcombe in the form of a web-based collaborative holonic mapping technology initially known as Waysphere,[2] allowing perceptions to be shared over the internet.
Mapping systems
A holonic map can be used to map any whole system or sub-system, since its structure appears to mirror the geometry of natural energetic systems, as perceived by the human brain: the observer-dependence of what constitutes a system has been noted within early cybernetics research,[3] while modern research into the human brain has revealed a fractal holarchical structure in the neocortex.[4]
Collaborative holonic mapping
A single holonic map can be co-created by multiple individuals simultaneously in a collaborative mapping process. When multiple individuals are creating a single map in collaboration, the process can be referred to as collaborative holonic mapping, or holonic collaborative mapping.
Most generally, a holonic map co-created by multiple individuals is used to map and represent consensus reality; that which is inter-subjective. In practice a collaborative holonic map is typically focused on something specific, such as a co-created project, resource, topic, time-line of events, etc.
Holonic mapping technology
A holonic map can be implemented in a digital, technological form, such as in Noomap.[5]
References
- ↑ Alfred Korzybski, Selections from Science and Sanity, 2010, ISBN:9780982755914
- ↑ Larcombe, C. G. (2012, January). Introducing Waysphere: Holonic Social Mapping for Human Beings [Video file].
- ↑ Ashby, William Ross (1976). Design for a Brain. Chapman & Hall. ISBN 978-0412200908.
- ↑ Jeff Hawkins (2005). On Intelligence. Owl Books. ISBN 978-0805078534.
- ↑ "Coming 2015". Noomap. http://www.noomap.com. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
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