Associations of Community
How is the class of community associated with other classes (and itself)? What aggregation, composition, or other association relations can exist between communities, as well as between a community and instances of other classes?
In the scientonomic context, this question was first formulated by Nicholas Overgaard in 2016. The question is currently accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by Scientonomy community. The following association of Community is currently accepted in Scientonomy:
- A community can delegate authority to another community.
Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record
Here is the complete acceptance record of this question (it includes all the instances when the question was accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by a community):
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 19 May 2017 | Associations of Community became accepted by virtue of the acceptance of Community. The question became accepted with the publication of Overgaard's A Taxonomy for Social Agents of Scientific Change. | Yes |
All Theories
The following answers have been added to this encyclopedia:
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| Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
|---|---|---|
| Community Can Delegate Authority to Another Community (Loiselle-Overgaard-2016) | A community can delegate authority to another community. | 2016 |
| Community Can Have Subcommunities (Overgaard-2017) | A community can consist of other communities. | 2017 |
Accepted Theories
The following theories have been accepted as answers to this question:
| Community | Theory | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | Community Can Delegate Authority to Another Community (Loiselle-Overgaard-2016) | 1 February 2017 |
Suggested Modifications
Here is a list of modifications concerning this topic:
| Modification | Community | Date Suggested | Summary | Verdict | Verdict Rationale | Date Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciento-2017-0013 | Scientonomy | 19 May 2017 | Accept that communities can consist of other communities, i.e. that there is such a thing as a sub-community. | Open |
Current View
In Scientonomy, the following association of Community is currently accepted:
- A community can delegate authority to another community.
Community Can Delegate Authority to Another Community (Loiselle-Overgaard-2016) states: "A community can delegate authority to another community."