Interaction

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Interaction is a kind of action which occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another. The idea of a two-way effect is essential in the concept of interaction instead of a one-way causal effect. Combinations of many simple interactions can lead to surprising emergent phenomena. It has different tailored meanings in various sciences.

Related Topics:
Action - Object - Effect - Causal - Emergent - Science

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Examples of interaction include:

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• communication of any sort, for example two or more people talking to each other, or communication among groups, organisations, nations or states: trade, migration, foreign relations, transportation; etc.
• the feedback during operation of a machines such as a computer or a tool, for example the interaction between a driver and the position of his or her car on the road: by steering the driver influences this position, by looking this information returns to the driver;
 
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