Beschreibung
This new edition also treats smart materials and artificial life. A new chapter on information and computational dynamics takes up many recent discussions in the community.
Autorenportrait
InhaltsangabeIntroduction: From Linear to Nonlinear Thinking.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Matter.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Life.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Mind-Brain.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Computability.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Artificial Life and Intelligence.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Economies.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Human Culture and Society.- Epilogue on Future, Science, and Ethics.