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Abstract Organisms
Classical organisms made of cells, is a special case of a
more general concept. Generalized or abstract organism can be made of the other organisms; for example an 'ant hill' can be viewed as a single organism, made of mostly of individual ants or society as an organism made of individuals.
The individual units may be anorganic (robots) or exist
only in a computer (artificial life).
Such complex systems, which like classical organisms exhibit goal-oriented behaviour are called abstract organisms.
more general concept. Generalized or abstract organism can be made of the other organisms; for example an 'ant hill' can be viewed as a single organism, made of mostly of individual ants or society as an organism made of individuals.
The individual units may be anorganic (robots) or exist
only in a computer (artificial life).
Such complex systems, which like classical organisms exhibit goal-oriented behaviour are called abstract organisms.
Sites in Abstract Organisms
The Social Superorganism and its Global Brain
Society can be viewed as a multicellular organism, with individuals in the role of the cells. The network of communication channels connecting individuals then plays the role of a nervous system for this superorganism, i.e. a "global brain".
The Global Brain Awakens: Chapter 8
Selection from Peter Russell's book.
What's in a Meme?
Reflections from the perspective of the history and philosophy of evolutionary biology.
The Global Brain Concept
The parallels between biological brains and the global Internet.
Memetics Publications on the Web
An index of online papers and articles about meme theory.
Memetics and Memetic Algorithms
List of mailing lists, forums, algortihms, and websites.
Complex Biosystems Modeling Laboratory (CBML)
Simulation platforms for self-organizing and adaptive biosystems.
The Pearly Gates of Cyberspace
Salon.com review of Margaret Wertheim's book examining the spiritual realm of non-physical space. |
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