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Most phenomena follow a 'scaled trend' in which they change form, and functionality, on different scales, through continuously-evolving processes. It is possible, and necessary, to find these different scales, and form different discrete sets and groups to model the behaviour of the phenomena.

The discrete part determines the coming steps through the help of the continuous methods and ways, as in a system with a chaotic/deterministic type of behaviour.
This could be shown by the endless, infinite and fractal structures some of the systems seem to be showing.

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The actual structure of the computer and telecommunication networks which make up the whole internet thesedays could probably have a fractal model, since it seems to be covering a very large, relatively close to infinite, surface.

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In processes which have a set of rules to be followed (so, basically any type of phenomena), and through which a goal is achieved, a set of time-varying algorithms train the system through a 'learning cycle' to evolve according to the book of rules.

NOTE: These rules can be almost to impossible to find in some cases.

Simple Examples:

Any type of sport. Natural selection and evolution. Any type of modern society.