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What are some macroscopic examples where a group of stable things change to match a differently configured stable thing introduced into their midst? Maybe a st
by mLuby 5y ago
What are some macroscopic examples where a group of stable things change to match a differently configured stable thing introduced into their midst?
Maybe a stampede, where creatures were stationary until one bolts and then the ones around it start running too?
Or a standing ovation, where people standing in front block the vision of those behind who stand up too until everyone is in their feet?
Or dominos arranged upright in a line and then one is placed lying against a neighboring upright domino?
- jcims 5y agoZombie apocalypse.
- gruez 5y agoAren't those usually caused by some sort of a contagion?
- jcims 5y agoYes! In this case the contagion is the alternate metastable state of the protein that is passed from one to the other on contact. After which, the previously healthy protein quits its job, leaves its family and starts hunting for fresh victims.
- ampdepolymerase 5y agoMany things. In CS, gossip-protocol based DB systems. In chemistry and physics, phase transitions. Many processes like nucleation/crystallization during freezing are very similar. When simulated, the code generally resembles cellular automata. Look up Ising model simulation if you want a better understanding.