Environmental Variables

Neighborhood — ranked by edge-count

concept

variables in an environment
related_tosame_as
The diverse materials, shapes, phenomena, media, sounds, etc. that constitute loose parts and drive inventiveness.

cosine ≥ 0.65 · no typed edge

Entities in the same semantic neighborhood but without a typed relation to this one — candidates for new edges or unrecognized duplicates.

environmentconcept0.846
The physical or conceptual space where loose parts are situated.
Environmental conditionsconcept0.822
The array of different environments (six, on a complexity spectrum) used to test the generality of the alignment hypothesis.
Environmental Complexityconcept0.797
Thesis that complexity of environment drives cognitive evolution; mentioned in relation to sensorimotor organization.
Environmental designconcept0.763
The disciplinary context for Nicholson's theory, bridging architecture, planning, and pedagogy.
life (quality in environments)concept0.755
The felt quality of wholeness and adaptation that makes a place truly sustainable and nourishing.
Entropyconcept0.739
A measurable physical quantity representing disorder; its increase is dictated by the second law of thermodynamics.
Social and Conceptual Variablesconcept0.736
Control over one's environmentconcept0.736
The ability of individuals and communities to shape, own, and modify their living spaces; a prerequisite for belonging