On Complexity Theory
In Memoriam
Recently we have lost several friends, important colleagues, and will miss them greatly:
Terence McKenna
Francisco Varela
Heinz von Foerster
Arthur Iberall
Note:
Complex ~= System ~= Network ?
CONTENTS
Pioneers of Complexity Theory
Biographical Chart
Participants, Macy Conferences
Participants, Serbelloni Conferences
Background for Complexity Theory
Evolution of Complexity Theories
Complexity Theory per se
Glossary of Complexity Theory
Bibliography of Complexity Theory
Maps of Complexity Theory
Histomap of Complexity Theories
Chronology of Complexity Theories
Complexity View of Complexity
Lessons on Complexity Theory
Unfinished
Complexity Branches, Math Root
Pure Mathematics Branches
Dynamical Systems Theory
Chaos Theory
Complex Dynamical Systems
Artificial Neural Networks
Catastrophe Theory
Fractal Geometry
Computational Math Branches
System Dynamics
Morphogenesis
Cellular Automata
Complexity Measures
Nonlinear Time Series Analysis
Complexity Branches, Science Root
Physical Science Branches
Information Theory
Cybernetics
Homeokinetics
Synergetics
Biological Science Branches
Mathematical Biology
Theoretical Biology
General Systems Theory
Autopoesis
General Evolution Theory
Gaia Theory
Artificial Neural Networks, Neuromorphics
Artificial Life, Agent-based stuff
Social Science Branches
Schismogenesis
Netwar, Social Network Theory
Revised 19 Dec 2002 by Ralph Abraham,
<abraham@vismath.org>