Plasticity

General Definition

In biology and neuroscience, plasticity refers to the capacity for structural adaptation of an organism or system. In the OCE, plasticity is the symbolic potency of unstable matter to functionally reorganize itself without a prior plan, creating emergent coherence.

Ontological Variations in the Ontology of Emergent Complexity

Plasticity As Potency of Matter

Plasticity is an expression of the creative instability of matter — not an external attribute, but an effect of its operative mode.

Reorganization Without Model

There is no ideal form to achieve. Plasticity operates through continuous and local adjustment, without transcendental reference or plan.

Symbolic Plasticity

Plasticity only becomes symbolic when reorganization creates persistence of meaning. Therein emerges operative subjectivity.

Entry in the Theoretical Appendix

See: Entry 2.4 — Plasticity.