self-reference – Social Systems Theory

Paradox and Self-Reference

March 1, 2018 Carlton Clark

A paradox is a statement that is false when it is true and true when it is false. Paradox can occur whenever statements are self-referential. For instance: 1) This statement is false. 2) I am lying. 3) Please ignore this notice. 4) It is forbidden to forbid.

Structural coupling and self-irritation

January 13, 2018 Carlton Clark

There is no irritation in the system’s environment and there is no transfer of irritation from the environment into the system. It is always a construct of the system itself, always self-irritation–albeit occasioned by environmental effects.