Fit, Form, and Function: A Minimal Structural Condition for Admissible Continuation

Key Points

• The aim is to establish a minimal structural condition necessary for the continuation of systems across various domains.
• Introduced a conceptual framework linking fit, form, and function components.
• Analyzed compatibility with constraints, structural configuration, and behavior over time.
• Positioned findings within the Paton System, connecting different tiers of admissibility and continuation.
• Identified that failure in any single component (fit, form, or function) prohibits system continuation.
• Established a domain-neutral condition for persistence applicable to diverse systems, including physical, biological, and computational.

Abstract