general evolution

is defined as the tendency of social systems to increase in complexity and adaptiveness. Specific evolution is defined as ways of adapting to elements introduced to the system via diffusion.

General evolution is the tendency of cultural and social systems to increase in complexity, organization and adaptiveness to environment. However, as the various cultures are not isolated, there is interaction and a diffusion of their qualities (like technological inventions). This leads cultures to develop in different ways (specific evolution), as various elements are introduced to them in different combinations and on different stages of evolution.' (wiki)

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general evolution