Thinking in Complexity The Computational Dynamics of Matter, Mind, and Mankind
The theory of nonlinear, complex systems has become by now a proven problem-solving approach in the natural sciences. It is also recognized that many, if not most, of our social, ecological, economical and political problems are essentially of a global, complex and nonlinear nature. And it is now fu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2004, 2004
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| Edition: | 4th ed. 2004 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction: From Linear to Nonlinear Thinking
- 2. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Matter
- 3. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Life
- 4. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Mind—Brain
- 5. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Computability
- 6. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Artificial Life and Intelligence
- 7. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Human Society
- 8. Epilogue on Future, Science, and Ethics
- References
- Name Index