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  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Complex Systems

Background:

  • Kuhnian philosophy of science highlights the role of paradigms and exemplars in scientific progress.
  • The field of open-ended evolution (OEE) currently lacks widely agreed-upon exemplars of scientific success.
  • This absence potentially hinders the progression of OEE research, a field studying evolving complex systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how Kuhnian concepts of scientific paradigms and exemplars can benefit the study of open-ended evolution.
  • To advocate for the adoption of characteristics of "normal science" within the OEE community.
  • To propose concrete projects aimed at fostering consensus on successful OEE research.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis drawing on Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions".
  • Review of the current state of open-ended evolution research.
  • Proposal of specific, actionable projects for community consensus-building.

Main Results:

  • Identifying the lack of agreed-upon exemplars as a potential bottleneck in OEE progress.
  • Demonstrating the applicability of Kuhnian normal science principles to OEE.
  • Outlining five distinct projects designed to cultivate consensus on OEE scientific successes.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing scientific exemplars is crucial for accelerating progress in open-ended evolution.
  • The OEE community would benefit from embracing the structure and practices of "normal science".
  • The proposed projects offer a pathway toward achieving consensus and enhancing the productivity of OEE research.