Whisp: When well functioning parts are present and adjacent they connect.
It may be possible that some parts emerge from others. We see such spontaneous reactions in biochemistry. The well made catalyst (enzyme) allows the unlikely to occur regularly. Catalytic Parts
There is talk of biomimicry. Well, how can we mimic the near magic of enzymes so neighbors get things done faster and more reliably and thus can keep up with outside business and government, balancing the three legged stool we all rely on.