The 27 interaction types mapped in Figure 3 and described in the interaction-types table can be understood in three broad functional families: propagation-generating, condition-shaping, and compounding, buffering, or weak-coupling types.
The 27 interaction types are specific subclasses within some of those orthogonal cells of the Cube.
Types marked with an asterisk (*) may also occur in adjacent topological or temporal configurations, depending on system context.
Short-lag
Mechanism
× Topology
× Topology
T1Chains / simple paths
T2Hubs / fan-in / fan-out
T3Networks / feedback-rich
M1Triggering
M2Conditioning / state change
M3Feedback / catalytic modification
Medium-lag
Mechanism
× Topology
× Topology
T1Chains / simple paths
T2Hubs / fan-in / fan-out
T3Networks / feedback-rich
M1Triggering
M2Conditioning / state change
M3Feedback / catalytic modification
Long-lag
Mechanism
× Topology
× Topology
T1Chains / simple paths
T2Hubs / fan-in / fan-out
T3Networks / feedback-rich
M1Triggering
M2Conditioning / state change
M3Feedback / catalytic modification

