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1Portland State University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Portland, 97201, OR, USA.
Bio Systems
|May 17, 2022
Summary
Biological computation may occur at the "edge of chaos," a dynamic state between order and disorder. This principle is explored for self-organization and adaptation in complex systems.
Area of Science:
- Complex Systems
- Theoretical Biology
- Computational Neuroscience
Background:
- The concept of computation at the
- edge of chaos
- was introduced by Norman Packard in the late 1980s.
- This dynamical regime, situated between order and chaos, is hypothesized to be crucial for information processing in natural and artificial systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the fundamental principles of computation occurring at the
- edge of chaos
- .
- To explore the role of this concept in self-organization, evolution, and adaptation.
- To present critical perspectives on the
- edge of chaos
- theory.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical and recent studies.
- Analysis of systems exhibiting feedback and adaptation.
- Synthesis of findings across diverse scientific fields.
Main Results:
- The
- edge of chaos
- concept has been investigated across numerous fields, demonstrating its applicability to systems with feedback.
- Evidence suggests this regime supports adaptation and complex behaviors in both natural and artificial systems.
- Critical viewpoints and limitations of the concept have also been documented.
Conclusions:
- The
- edge of chaos
- remains a significant theoretical framework for understanding computation and self-organization in complex adaptive systems.
- Further research is warranted to fully elucidate its fundamental role and limitations.
- Interdisciplinary investigation is key to advancing our understanding of this principle.
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