Adaptation as a Universal Mechanism of System Viability

This paper examines adaptation as a universal mechanism of system viability within the framework of Vitology as an interdisciplinary research program centered on the concept of viability. Adaptation is understood as the universal capacity of systems to adjust their internal organization, coordinated functioning, and patterns of interaction in response to changing internal and external conditions while preserving systemic integrity and long-term viability. Unlike approaches that interpret adaptation primarily as biological evolution, ecological adjustment, or technical optimization, Vitology considers adaptation a fundamental mechanism manifested across physical, biological, ecological, social, organizational, technical, and artificial systems. Particular attention is devoted to the relationship between adaptation and Awareness (Aw), Coordination (Con), Coordinated Systemic Integrity (CON), the Integral Model of System Viability (Aw → Con → CON), the Norm of Harmony, Regeneration, Systemic Noise (Noise), and the continuous preservation and progressive development of system viability. Keywords Vitology, adaptation, system viability, universal mechanism, adaptive capacity, adaptive systems, Awareness, Aw, Coordination, Con, Coordinated Systemic Integrity, CON, Integral Model of System Viability, Norm of Harmony, Regeneration, Systemic Noise, Noise, self-regulation, resilience, emergence.