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113 Metaphysics of nature
Change is intrinsic
Candle burning down
2
536.7 Thermodynamics
Instability is fundamental
Jenga tower collapsing
3
294.3 Buddhism
Nothing remains permanently fixed
Rotting fruit
4
410.1 Philosophy and theory
Concepts evolve
Dictionary revisions
5
530.4 States of matter
Stability underlaid by change
River currents beneath calm surface
6
621.04 Materials and mechanics
Maintaining stability requires work
Thermostat adjustments
7
121 Epistemology
Stability is relative/contextual
Beach shifting with tides
8
531 Classical mechanics
Steady states balance forces
Surfer riding a wave
9
514.3 Topology
Continuity via transformations
Willow tree sprouting leaves
10
577.2 Ecosystems
Persistence via ceaseless regeneration
Cells regenerating
11
398 Folklore
The abiding involves metamorphosis
Butterfly from caterpillar
12
511.3 Set theory
Continuity links discontinuous states
Hiker navigating mountain pass
13
530.11 Relativity
Perception of change depends on reference frame
Kaleidoscope create changing patterns
14
578 Natural history of organisms
Patterns change with scale
Zooming out on flock of birds
15
110 Metaphysics
Distinct observers construe unique changes
Rorschach inkblots
16
658.406 Innovation
Breakdown enables novelty
Forest fire enabling rebirth
17
577.27 Biological cycles
Death enables new life through energy recycling
Compost heap
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576.8 Evolutionary biology
Disintegration enables new configurations
Demolishing a building
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155.7 Evolutionary psychology
Transformation processes alter entities
Mixing paints
20
515.15 Functions
Change entails departing a prior state
Wilting flowers
21
155 Developmental psychology
Change is an unfolding process
Bread rising
22
305 Social groups
Change has multiple facets
Theater stage transitions
23
612.8 Nervous system
Biological factors shape change
Bear hibernating
24
150.19 Systems
Cognition shapes change patterns
Light bulb clicking on
25
121.34 Truth
Ideas challenge beliefs, instigating change
Reading book
26
152.4 Emotions
Emotions drive willingness for change
Wedding photo
27
578.012 Adaptation
Environments compel adaptation
Tree growing around fence
28
301 Sociology
Social relationships instigate change
New family moving to town
29
330.1 Systems, value, and theory
Economics facilitate shifts in production/consumption
Cash register
30
320.9 History and geographic treatment
Political change alters power dynamics
Voting booth
31
370.152 Cognitive learning
Change enables learning/development
Student gaining skills
32
658.406 Innovation
Change spurs innovation
Inventor tinkering
33
152.4 Emotions
Adaptation develops resilience
Martial artist practicing
34
330.015 Economics as a system
Change can cause disruptions/instabilities
Broken dish
35
155.2 Individual psychology
Resistance arises clinging to old ways
Someone refusing gift
36
155.937 Dying
Change involves loss/grief
Packing up deceased’s belongings
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541.3 Physical and theoretical chemistry
Physical changes rearrange matter/energy
Ice melting
38
574 Biochemistry
Catalysts reveal change mechanisms
Litmus paper demonstrating acidity
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530.4 States of matter
Steady states balance opposing forces
Walls supporting roof
40
530.12 Quantum theory
Radioactive decay shows intrinsic physical change
Uranium decaying
41
539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Fusion/fission rearrange elements
Model of nuclear reactor
42
539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Isotopes decay at different rates
Hourglass showing time elapsed
43
536.7 Thermodynamics
Heat transfer enables phase changes
Tea kettle boiling
44
541.36 Phase equilibrium
Phase changes transform energy/structure
Puddle freezing over
45
536.7 Thermodynamics
Closed systems evolve toward entropy
Heat death of universe
46
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Physical principles enable adaptation over generations
Fossils showing evolution
47
571.8 Developmental biology
Organisms develop/grow via physical changes
Sapling into tree
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576.5 Genetics
Variation enables adaptation through selection
Dog breeds
49
301 Sociology
Social norms/values evolve over time
Fashion trends
50
907 Historical, geographic, persons treatment
Cultural beliefs/attitudes change
Recycling bins
51
909 World history
Traditions/customs transform
New holiday traditions
52
303.484 Social change
Social change often arises through challenging conventions
Protest march
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303.4833 Computer revolution
Technology precipitates social change
Smartphones
54
330.015 Economics as a system
Rapid change creates turbulence
Traffic jam
55
338.5 Production
Markets/incentives reshape society
Store sale signs
56
337 International economics
Production/consumption patterns shift
Farming to factory work
57
341.5 International agreements and treaties
Trade relationships evolve due to various drivers
Imported goods
58
320.01 Political philosophy
Political change redistributes power
New political administration
59
320.8 Local government
Political institutions change through reforms
Constitutional amendment process
60
323 Civil & political rights
Political change expands/contracts rights
Voter ID laws
61
121 Epistemology
Perceptual shifts change worldviews
Optical illusions
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152.4 Emotions
Emotional changes modify attitudes
Laughing/crying masks
63
155.2 Individual psychology
Identities transform over time
Family photo album
64
616.8914 Cognitive therapy
Change requires retraining reactions
Dog learning new trick
65
153.1 Memory and learning
Practicing new behaviors enables change
Vegan cookbook
66
616.8914 Cognitive therapy
Addiction recovery requires profound personal change
AA meeting
67
291 Comparative religion
Religious conversion entails radical worldview change
Baptism
68
170 Ethics
Conversion realigns goals/values
Praying hands
69
204 Religious experience, life, practice
Spiritual transformation indicates fundamental change of being
Enlightened Buddha
70
330.015 Economics as a system
Incremental change accrues gradually
Adding bricks to wall
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658.4038 Information management
Sustained increments accumulate into transformations
Coral reef
72
658.562 Quality control
Focused incremental improvements enhance via refinement
Sculpture being polished
73
303.49 Social change
Radical change rapidly disrupts structures
Demolition
74
330.015 Economics as a system
Sudden change shocks status quo
Earthquake
75
303.4833 Computer revolution
Innovative technologies precipitate radical transformations
iPhone
76
521 Celestial mechanics
Cyclical change repeats rise/fall patterns
Ferris wheel
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530.4 States of matter
Cycles reflect oscillations between forces
Day/night cycle
78
901 Philosophy & theory of history
Decline followed by resurgence via cyclic return
High/low tides
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003.75 Chaos theory
Chaos frustrates analysis/control
Tangled cords
80
530.12 Quantum theory
Chaos produces divergent outcomes from initial conditions
Rolling dice
81
003 Systems
Emergent order arises spontaneously
Flock of birds
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153.8 Movements and emotions
Intentional change pursues objectives through strategies
Architect’s plans
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150.19 Systems
Vision-driven change aligns ambitious goals with actions
Scaling mountain
84
658.406 Innovation
Effecting change requires assessing conditions, interventions, and monitoring
Lab experiment
85
330.015 Economics as a system
Unplanned change arises spontaneously
Slippery banana peel
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658.403 Decision-making
Adaptive change responds reactively to unpredictable circumstances
Firefighter
87
363.34 Disaster relief
Crises provoke systemic changes to address threats
Emergency response
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530.12 Quantum theory
Quantum change results from probabilities collapsing
Slot machine
89
530.12 Quantum theory
Quantum changes enable traversing barriers by borrowing energy
Particle accelerator
90
539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Atoms absorb/release energy quanta by jumping orbitals
Model of atom
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539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Radioactive decay is random
Uranium sample
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539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Nuclear processes convert matter to energy
Model of particle collision
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530.12 Quantum theory
Subatomic interactions involve discrete energy exchanges
Pool ball collision
94
574.192 Metabolism
Bonds break/reform, rearranging components
Two chemicals mixing
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572.8 Nucleic acids
Molecules adopt distinct shapes based on interactions
DNA double helix model
96
541.37 Chemical reactions
Chemical changes rearrange components via thermodynamic/quantum factors
Burning log
97
572.6 Proteins
Protein folding alters conformations via residue interactions
Rubik’s cube
98
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Self-assembly creates structures via geometric/electrostatic forces
Soap bubble
99
301 Sociology
Macromolecular changes alter activities by adding/removing groups
Lego model being modified
100
576.5 Genetics
Genetic/epigenetic changes modify expression/function
Glowing jellyfish
101
576.3 Genetics
Cell division propagates changes by transmitting DNA
Mitosis model
102
571.6 Cytology
Cellular senescence/death cause changes. Proliferation enables regeneration.
Cast off snake skin
103
571.8 Developmental biology
Differentiation allows tissues to develop specialized functions
Dividing cell model
104
530.4 States of matter
Growth expands structures. Deflating balloon Atrophy shrinks tissues.
Inflating balloon
105
616 Diseases
Regeneration/healing repair damage via remodeling
Healing wound
106
612 Human physiology
Tissues adapt to stresses by remodeling constructively
Exercise equipment
107
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Developmental changes transform organisms into adults
Tadpole into frog
108
612.67 Aging
Aging induces declining functions
Elderly person
109
612.6 Reproduction
Interactions produce emergent changes like menstruation
Diagram of hormones
110
541.37 Chemical reactions
Chemical systems change to attain equilibrium
Vinegar/baking soda
111
536.7 Thermodynamics
Energy disperses when concentrated
Opening a partition
112
620.11 Thermodynamics & heat
Dissipation enables emergent order
Whirlpool
113
003 Systems
Complexity increases with local entropy decreases
Complex molecule
114
155.2 Individual psychology
Self-organization drives spontaneous order emergence
Convection currents
115
003.75 Chaos theory
Complexity often increases with entropy in open systems
Snowflake
116
532.05 Fluid mechanics
Dynamic flows push systems into chaotic regimes
Water flowing downhill
117
536.7 Thermodynamics
Dissipative structures arise when driven into instability
Benard convection cells
118
574.192 Metabolism
Coupled reactions sustain/amplify processes
Leaf performing photosynthesis
119
330.015 Economics as a system
Systems achieve dynamic optimization under constraints
Tightrope walker
120
577.85 Symbiosis
Coevolution generates interdependent lineages of change
Two trees growing together
121
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Coevolution produces interconnected changes complicating causation
Mangroves providing nurseries
122
170.4 Applied ethics
Responsible innovation aligns innovation with values
Scientist contemplating work
123
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Adaptive entities generate novelty by transcending themselves
Caterpillar becoming butterfly
124
153.35 Creativity and imagination
Creativity enhances change dynamics
Brainstorming session
125
003.7 Complexity theory
Higher entities emerge from new combinations/constraints
LEGO tower
126
294.3 Buddhism
Existence is impermanent. Attachment causes suffering.
Sand mandala being swept
127
294.3 Buddhism
Clinging causes frustration. Accept change for equanimity.
Grasping hand
128
170.44 Attitudes
Openness allows appreciation of impermanence
Lotus flower
129
577 Ecology
Changes reverberate across whole system
Net to represent interconnectedness
130
300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology
Systems thinking illuminates connections
Looking down at traffic
131
179.1 Animal rights, treatment of animals
With interconnectedness comes responsibility for positive change
Hand planting seed
132
123 Determinism & indeterminism
Future open, shaped by present choices
Path diverging in woods
133
578 Natural history of organisms
Inexhaustible novelty from nature’s depths
Fractal
134
003.75 Chaos theory
Attempting to control change is futile
Trying to hold back ocean waves
135
302 Social interaction
We shape change amid diverse influences
Gardener
136
170.42 Virtue ethics
Choices influence outcomes, steering change toward ethical aims unpredictably
Compass
137
302.14 Interpersonal relations
Shaping reality is cooperative
People planting tree
138
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Adaptability strengthens capacities for flexible responsiveness
Toddler learning to walk
139
576.8 Evolutionary biology
Cultivating reconfiguration capacities allows entities to flourish amid volatility
Octopus camouflaging
140
003 Systems
Feedback/self-regulation enhances resilience by detecting/responding to disturbances
Thermostat
141
305 Social groups
Rigid identities limit growth. Fluid identities enable self-transcendence
Butterfly emerging from chrysalis
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155.2 Individual psychology
Embrace impermanence, not fixed selves
Flower blooming then wilting
143
170.44 Attitudes
Impartiality reveals interconnectivity, fostering compassion
Kaleidoscope
144
155.2 Individual psychology
Clarity enables skillful response. Confusion breeds reactivity.
Blind man gaining sight
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152.4 Emotions
Equanimity enables compassionate witnessing and skillful action
Lotus position
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370.15 Psychology of learning
Wisdom discerns change skillfully with balance, creativity, compassion
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