How much of a whole can a part carry?

When a small social or representational structure resembles a larger one, which information about the whole can actually be recovered?

Formülasyon

Fractal repetition and holographic storage are invoked as neighboring analogies. A small group can reproduce some organizational patterns while differing in scale and detail.

Gerilim

Repeated structure and recoverable information are different claims.

Açık soru

Which properties are transmitted through a part, and which require interactions among multiple parts?