subordigo
Subordigo is a theoretical framework used to analyze the emergence and behavior of subordinate structures within hierarchical systems. It focuses on how local interactions among agents can produce macro-level subordination without centralized control. The framework is applied across social, organizational, and engineered systems to study stability and dynamics of hierarchies.
The term is a coinage combining sub- meaning under and ord or order, with the suffix -igo
In subordigo models, agents follow simple, local rules and exchange limited information. Subordinate clusters emerge when
Analysts employ network representations, agent-based simulations, and hierarchal metrics such as modularity, hierarchy score, and flow
Applications include organizational design, collaboration networks, online communities, and swarm robotics, where understanding subordination can guide
Critics argue that subordigo can be overly abstract, underrepresent power dynamics, authority legitimacy, and cultural factors