Culture on the edge of chaos : cultural algorithms and the foundations of social intelligence / Robert G. Reynolds.
2018
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Title
Culture on the edge of chaos : cultural algorithms and the foundations of social intelligence / Robert G. Reynolds.
Author
Reynolds, Robert G., author.
ISBN
9783319741710 (electronic book)
3319741713 (electronic book)
9783319741697
3319741691
3319741713 (electronic book)
9783319741697
3319741691
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018]
Copyright
©2018
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-319-74171-0 doi
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QA76
Dewey Decimal Classification
004
Summary
The author first introduces the basic framework for cultural algorithms and he then explains the social structure of a cultural system as a mechanism for the distribution of problem-solving information throughout a population. Three different models for social organizations are presented: the homogeneous (nuclear family), heterogeneous (expanded family), and subculture (descent groups) social models. The chapters that follow compare the learning capabilities of these social organizations relative to problems of varying complexity. The book concludes with a discussion of how the results can impact our understanding of social evolution.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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SpringerBriefs in computer science.
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Table of Contents
The Cultural Algorithm: Culture on the Edge of Chaos
Cultural Algorithm Framework
Modeling the Social Fabric
Generating Chaos
Social Metrics
The Cultural Engine: Putting Individuals to Work
Comparing Nuclear Family and Extended Family Organizations
Comparison of Lineage Based Subculture Social Organization Performance
Conclusions
References.
Cultural Algorithm Framework
Modeling the Social Fabric
Generating Chaos
Social Metrics
The Cultural Engine: Putting Individuals to Work
Comparing Nuclear Family and Extended Family Organizations
Comparison of Lineage Based Subculture Social Organization Performance
Conclusions
References.