Brains... - Emergence : The Connected Lives Of Ants,

: Simple elements (ants, neurons, software bits) create "smart" systems by paying attention only to their immediate neighbors.

: Systems use positive and negative feedback to adapt to their environments and maintain stability. The Five Principles of Emergent Systems Emergence : the connected lives of ants, brains...

: Complex behavior is best achieved through many simple components rather than a few complicated ones. : Simple elements (ants, neurons, software bits) create

: A critical mass of agents is required for global intelligence to appear. : Simple elements (ants