Inclusionism Core
Open Systems
Systems that exchange energy, information, people, resources, or influence with their surrounding environment.
This page presents the Inclusionism canon's treatment of Open Systems. Inclusionism was developed by James Felton Keith and is published with the Keith Institute.
Definition
Systems that exchange energy, information, people, resources, or influence with their surrounding environment.
Inclusionist Perspective
Open systems are more capable of adaptation, innovation, and inclusion, but they require governance to avoid instability.
Relationships
Questions
- Can systems be too open?
- What boundaries protect agency?
- How does openness affect innovation?