structural function or functional structure?

is a structure determined by a given function (i.e. created for that function) or a function determined by a given structure?   Both?  Which is first?

is a helicopter created to fly or flying is an emerging property of a helicopter?

is a ship created to navigate or navigation is a function derived from the ship structure?

is a truck made to transport cargo or that is just an emerging property of trucks?

chicken – egg dilemma

The Egg/Chicken Conundrum

The “chicken or egg” paradox