Really interesting question John. I have no doubt that these
emergent behaviours do exist. Can they be controlled - perhaps,
but not directly at the logical level they manifest. So for
example I can try to control my heartbeat and make it beat
faster and little will happen, but thinking of a frightening
situation will have the desired effect.
I think an LO probably can exhibit self organisaing emergent
behaviour, perhaps like what is commonly called a culture, and it
is at the individual level where you get the leverage. When
individuals behave like they are in a learning organisation then
they will create one, providing the structures are in place. Is
this what you mean, or are you going a level higher and saying
that an existing LO will show further emergent patterns?
Joseph
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