Open versus Closed Systems

A closed system is one which does exchange with the outside.

A open system is one which exchanges energy, information and materials with the outside.

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Most systems are in between, neither completely closed or completely open.

• https://interfaceware.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EC/pages/2780954689 - entropy never goes down in an closed system

• https://interfaceware.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EC/pages/2781282410

• https://interfaceware.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EC/pages/2792030209 - some vendors feel less open than others

• - more an open model for running a company