A Complexity Based Feature to Support Emergence in MAS

Emergence is a widespread notion in complex systems, artificial life and multi-agent systems. In this paper, we try to clarify a specific emergence feature suggested by John Holland [1] : the “much from little” paradigm . Considering complexity measures, we exhibit some key issues for a precise definition of this feature. Seen from the VOWELS multi-agent perspective [2], our proposal might provide an indirect quantification of dynamic collective activity.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: CEEMAS
• Authors: Joris Deguet, Yves Demazeau
• Keywords: CEEMAS 2005, Specific Emergence Feature, VOWELS Multi-agent Perspective, Widespread Notion