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A New Conceptualization of Self as an Energetic Node in Cultural Dynamics: Transitioning from Classical Theories to Complex Systems |
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PP: 259-270 |
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doi:10.18576/amis/190203
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Author(s) |
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Samseer R. H.,
Bamini J.,
Priyadharsini R.,
Asokan Vasudevan,
Suma Parahakaran,
Hariharan N Krishnasamy,
Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad,
Muhammad Turki Alshurideh,
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Abstract |
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| This paper presents a novel conceptualization of the self as an ”Energetic Node” within a cultural ecosystem, integrating recent developments in information theory, entropy laws, and self-organization principles. Drawing on the works of key thinkers such as Odum, Prigogine, and Swenson, the study explores how cultural systems evolve through the production, transmission, and selection of information. The Energetic Node Model redefines the self as an active participant in this dynamic process, capable of influencing and being influenced by the surrounding cultural context. This reconceptualization challenges classical theories of self, such as those proposed by Freud and Mead, by emphasizing identity’s fluid, emergent nature in a complex and interconnected world. Through this lens, the paper offers a new perspective on the role of entropy and information processing in the continuous evolution of culture and individual identity.
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