The multiplier effect is a major feature of networks and flows. It arises regardless of the particular nature of the resource, be it goods, money, or messages.
nonlinear interactions almost always make the behavior of the aggregate more complicated than would be predicted by summing or averaging. - John Henry Holland
nonlinear interactions almost always make the behavior of the aggregate more complicated than would be predicted by summing or averaging.
- John Henry Holland
If we are to understand the interactions of a large number of agents, we must first be able to describe the capabilities of individual agents. - John Henry Holland
If we are to understand the interactions of a large number of agents, we must first be able to describe the capabilities of individual agents.
This use of building blocks to generate internal models is a pervasive feature of complex adaptive systems. - John Henry Holland
This use of building blocks to generate internal models is a pervasive feature of complex adaptive systems.
When a new building block is discovered, the result is usually a range of innovations. - John Henry Holland
When a new building block is discovered, the result is usually a range of innovations.
From the point of view of physics, it is a miracle that [seven million New Yorkers are fed each day] without any control mechanism other than sheer c… - John Henry Holland
From the point of view of physics, it is a miracle that [seven million New Yorkers are fed each day] without any control mechanism other than sheer c…
Evolution continually innovates, but at each level it conserves the elements that are recombined to yield the innovations. - John Henry Holland
Evolution continually innovates, but at each level it conserves the elements that are recombined to yield the innovations.
With theory, we can separate fundamental characteristics from fascinating idiosyncrasies and incidental features. Theory supplies landmarks and guide… - John Henry Holland
With theory, we can separate fundamental characteristics from fascinating idiosyncrasies and incidental features. Theory supplies landmarks and guide…
If there is to be a competition, there must be some basis for resolving it. It is also clear that the competition should be experienced based. - John Henry Holland
If there is to be a competition, there must be some basis for resolving it. It is also clear that the competition should be experienced based.
Unwrapping occurs when the "solution" is explicitly built into the program from the start. - John Henry Holland
Unwrapping occurs when the "solution" is explicitly built into the program from the start.
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