B203 Block 6 Information Management

Hinton P.81 states " We are, ultimately, simultaneously both autonomous and gregarious, which is one reason why human affairs are so complex- and interesting."

Autonomous-

au·ton·o·mous  (ô-tn-ms)

adj.

1. Not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent: an autonomous judiciary; an autonomous division of a corporate conglomerate.

2. Independent in mind or judgment; self-directed.

3.

a. Independent of the laws of another state or government; self-governing.

b. Of or relating to a self-governing entity: an autonomous legislature.

c. Self-governing with respect to local or internal affairs: an autonomous region of a country.

4. Autonomic.

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[From Greek autonomos : auto-, auto- + nomos, law; see nem- in Indo-European roots.]

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Gregarious-

gre·gar·i·ous  (gr-gâr-s)

adj.

1. Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable. See Synonyms at social.

2. Tending to move in or form a group with others of the same kind: gregarious bird species.

3. Botany Growing in groups that are close together but not densely clustered or matted.

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[Latin gregrius, belonging to a flock, from grex, greg-, flock; see ger- in Indo-European roots.]

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