Kokonaisliuennon

Kokonaisliuennon is a theoretical concept in complex systems theory used to describe an emergent state in which disparate subsystems of a network synchronize to produce cohesive global behavior. It denotes a regime in which information, energy, and control flow across boundaries that previously separated modules, enabling rapid adaptation and self-organization.

Etymology: The term is a hybrid neologism drawing on roots from Finnic languages meaning "whole" and a constructed suffix intended to evoke boundary dissolution. It was introduced in interdisciplinary discussions of integration dynamics in the 2010s and has since appeared in scholarly and speculative literature.

Core ideas: Kokonaisliuennon emphasizes holistic coherence arising from strong interdependence among subsystems, cross-scale coupling, and nonlinear interactions. Unlike simple integration, it implies that global patterns emerge from local interactions without central control, with boundary permeability and feedback as central features.

Applications: In theoretical models, it describes transitions in social-technical systems, such as distributed energy grids or collaborative networks, and in ecological-social systems under stress. In fiction and speculative design, it is used to explore futures where institutions, technologies, and communities operate as a single adaptive organism.

Measurement and critique: Proponents point to indicators like increased cross-domain synchronization, reduced modularity in networks, and higher mutual information between modules. Critics warn that the concept can be vague and difficult to operationalize, risking overgeneralization.

See also: emergence, complex systems, synergetics, phase transition.