We use the words replicate, reproduce, and duplicate interchangeably in daily language. However, these words have subtle differences, especially when used in the context of software, complex systems, and biology. […]
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Basic Concepts: Inferiomorphism – when agents impose themselves to the superagent
Don’t worry, if you have never heard the word inferiomorphism. Inferiomorphism is a combination of inferior (belonging to a lower level) and morphism (looking for a mapping between two objects […]
Read moreBasic Concepts: Definition of Randomness
When we talked about predictability and living things, I have noted that we need a more precise definition of randomness before diving into the details of complex living systems. The […]
Read moreBasic Concepts: An introduction to the concept of emergence
Among the various species living on earth, which is the most successful? It’s tempting to consider humans as the most successful one. But the answer to this question is not […]
Read moreBasic Concepts: Predictability and the living things
Before starting our discussion about predictability, let me tell you a story. Suppose that you have a metal spring. You put it on the table and play with it by […]
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Living things and cellular organization
In the previous article, we talked about living entities. The focal question of the article was clear: We know many characteristics of living things. Are all of them necessary condition […]
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