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Resolution

The detail & scope of the perspective. Detail is increased with evolution.

A broad perspective on a system usually means a low resolution to be consciously aware of the information.

One can focus perspective to gain a higher resolution.

You can zoom in & out of the system to observe details & patterns.

Relates to precision, information, scope, accuracy.

Resolution applied to a Fractal

Resolution is increased when zooming into a Fractal. Resolution is decreased when zooming out of a Fractal.

First Order Resolution

Does not include another Resolution.

Second Order Resolution

A Resolution that consists of multiple Resolutions. Often not distinguished by a Resolution, thus seen as a property of a common Resolution. Like a path through Resolutions.

Scale Confusion

A skewed projection of an Object/Concept in a different Resolution based on the current Resolution.

Scale Concept (stevenpoole.net)

Cultural Definition

resolution (wiktionary)

Noun

A strong will, determination.

The state of being resolute. "His stalwart resolution is perhaps admirable, perhaps foolish."

A statement of intent, a vow "By February, most New Year's resolutions are forgotten. My resolution is to cut back on the fast food this year."

The act of discerning detail.

(computing) The degree of fineness with which an image can be recorded or produced, often expressed as the number of pixels per unit of length (typically an inch). "Printing at higher resolution will cause a reduction in performance."

(computing) The number of pixels in an image being stored or displayed. "This monitor's maximum resolution is 1600 × 1200."

(computing) The process of determining the meaning of a symbol or address; lookup. "name resolution"

(mathematics) The act or process of solving; solution. "the resolution of an equation"

A formal statement adopted by an assembly.

(sciences) The separation of the constituent parts (of a spectrum etc).

(sciences) The degree of fineness of such a separation.

(music) Progression from dissonance to consonance; a chord to which such progression is made.

The moment in which the conflict ends and the outcome of the action is clear.

Resolution (etymonline.com)

late 14c., "a breaking into parts," from Old French resolution (14c.) or directly from Latin resolutionem (nominative resolutio) "process of reducing things into simpler forms," from past participle stem of resolvere "loosen" (see resolve). Sense of "a solving" (as of mathematical problems) first recorded 1540s, as is that of "power of holding firmly" (compare resolute). Sense of "decision or expression of a meeting" is from c.1600. Meaning "effect of an optical instrument" is from 1860. New Year's resolutions in reference to a specific intention to better oneself is at least from 1780s, and through 19c. generally of a pious nature.

Image Resolution (Wikipedia)

Image resolution is the detail an image holds. The term applies to raster digital images, film images, and other types of images. Higher resolution means more image detail.

Pattern Expression

Resolution is a pattern that is applicable anywhere in Existence.