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System archetype
a recurring multi-loop configuration pattern that appears across different domains and produces characteristic, often counterintuitive behaviors through specific interactions between feedback loops
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise meaning of 'system archetype' by identifying its key properties: recurrence across domains, specific behavioral patterns, and characteristic interactions between feedback loops. It distinguishes archetypes from general system behavior and emphasizes their diagnostic utility.