OUTLINE_PRINCIPIA_CYBERNETICA
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- Philosophy, Introduction Philosophy as Linguistic Representation Epistemology, introduction Reflection-correspondence theory Metaphysics, introduction Process Metaphysics Ontology, introduction Ethics, introduction world view
- Metasystem Transition Theory Methodology for the Development of MSTT Form and Content On Semantic Analysis and Consensus Building Progressive formalization Multiple Beginnings, Meta-Foundationalism Multiple axiomatization sets, a metaphor for metafoundationalism Physical Constructivism Meaning Goes First Distinction foundations: evolution of meaning Epistemology Epistemology, introduction Reflection-correspondence theory Knowledge Model Homomorphism Prediction Truth Statement of infiniteness The law of the excluded middle Predicate Proof Verification Refutation Subject of knowledge: "I" Objectivity Theories versus facts Intuition Doubt Epistemological Constructivism Evolutionary Epistemology Vicarious Selectors Knowledge Selection Criteria Distinctiveness Invariance Utility Conformity Collective Utility Authority Coherence Meta-Cognitive Modelling The Principle of Incomplete Knowledge Principles of Reasoning with Uncertainty Measures of Uncertainty Probability Plausibility Fuzzy logic and sets Language Message Information Syntax Symbol Sentence Parsing Semantics Meaning Command Statement Instrumental meaning Concept Abstraction Historic record Pragmatics Human language Neuronal vs. logical concepts Formalization Formality Measuring formality through word frequencies Four types of linguistic activities Universal Semantic Language Semiotics Semiotic Terms Metaphysics Metaphysics, introduction Process Metaphysics Ontology, introduction The meaning of metaphysics From Kant to Schopenhauer Knowledge and will Action Agent Event Process Emergence Domain Distinction Basic Concepts of Science State of the world Space Time Historic record Objectification Causality Object Process Number Infinity Continuous vs. discrete Observation Experiment System Order Hierarchy Procedure Machine Determinism vs. Freedom God Agnosticism Atheism Pantheism Arguments for and against the Existence of God Systems Concepts System Order Hierarchy Procedure Machine Foundational Concepts Variety What is complexity? Closures Principles of Systems and Cybernetics Occam's Razor The Identity of the Indistinguishables The Principle of Causality Downward Causation Blind Variation and Selective Retention The Principle of Selective Retention The Principle of Asymmetric Transitions Asymmetric Transitions: an illustration Definition of Fitness in terms of transition probabilities The Principle of Blind Variation The Principle of Autocatalytic Growth The Principle of Selective Variety The Principle of Recursive Systems Construction The Law of Requisite Variety Law of Requisite Constraint The Law of Requisite Knowledge Law of Requisite Hierarchy The Principle of Incomplete Knowledge Principles of Reasoning with Uncertainty The Red Queen Principle The generalized "Peter Principle" Evolutionary Theory The Physics of Evolution The trial-and-error method Variation Selection Fitness Definition of Fitness in terms of transition probabilities Blind Variation and Selective Retention The Principle of Selective Retention The Principle of Asymmetric Transitions Asymmetric Transitions: an illustration Definition of Fitness in terms of transition probabilities The Principle of Blind Variation The Principle of Selective Variety Replication Self-organization Entropy and the Laws of Thermodynamics Attractors Deterministic Chaos Kauffman's NK Boolean networks Direction and Speed of Evolution The Direction of Evolution The Growth of Complexity The Growth of Structural Complexity The Growth of Functional Complexity The Principle of Recursive Systems Construction Punctuated Equilibrium The Principle of Autocatalytic Growth The Red Queen Principle The generalized "Peter Principle" Mathematical Modeling of Evolution Models of molecular-genetic systems origin Quasispecies Estimation of the evolution rate Neutral evolution game Spin-glass model of evolution Hypercycles Sysers Adaptive syser General Models of Evolution Mathematical Methods of Population Genetics Kauffman's NK Boolean networks Artificial Life Evolutionary Models Applied Evolutionary Modeling Genetic Algorithms Evolutionary Systems Cybernetics Feedback Homeostasis Control Properties of a Control System Special Cases of Control The Harmonic Oscillator as a Control System Blind control Metalanguage Examples and Counterexamples of Control Systems (empty) Other Definitions of Control Powers' Definition of Control Control in Terms of Statements and Commands Problem-solving Communication Goal Regulation Conflict Control hierarchy Semantic Control Semiotic Terms The Metasystem Transition MST as the quantum of evolution Control hierarchy Freedom and Constraint in a Metasystem Transition Metalanguage Integration and differentiation Branching Growth of the Penultimate Level Types of Metasystem Transitions The scope of MST Ultra-Metasystems Metasystem Transitions in Biology Biological examples of MSTs Symbiosis as a Metasystem Transition Evolutionary stability of cooperation The History of Evolution Physical Evolution The origin of the Universe The Creation of Stars and Galaxies The Origin of Atoms and Elements The Formation of Planets Dissipative Structures Biological Evolution The Origins of Life Eukaryotes: the origin of complex cells Multicellular organisms Sexuality as a Metasystem Transition Metasystem Transitions in Biology Biological examples of MSTs Symbiosis as a Metasystem Transition Evolutionary stability of cooperation Cognitive Evolution (stages) Irritability Reflex Learning Human thinking Play Making tools Imagination Planning The feeling of funny The feeling of beautiful Highest values Creation of language Self-knowledge Social Evolution Insect Societies Human society Sociobiology Production system Barter Money Market Primitive production system Slavery Capitalism Socialism Political system Primitive tribe Empire Nation state Aristocratic rule Oligarchy Democracy Separation of powers Legislative power Executive power Juditiary Spiritual system Primitive culture Religion Scientific worldview Individualism vs. collectivism Institutionalization of values Memetics Structure of memes Memetic Selection Criteria Competition between Memes and Genes Memes: Introduction Memetic Lexicon Memes on the Net Links on Evolutionary Theory and Memetics Evolution of Cooperation Zero sum games Genetic Scenarios for Evolving Cooperation Memetic Scenarios for Evolving Cooperation Social Integration Culture Human super-being Science in evolution The Future of Humanity Popular Visions of the Future Contemporary Problems Technological acceleration Change and Information Overload: negative effects Post-Modern Fragmentation The Breakdown of Values Societal Progress The Socio-technological Singularity Memetic Evolution Cybernetic Immortality Cosmic role of humankind The Social Superorganism and its Global Brain Correspondence between Organism and Society Super- and/or Meta-being(s) From World-Wide Web to Super-Brain Direct Interfaces into the Global Brain The Global Brain Group Subscription to the Global Brain mailing list Basic References on the Global Brain / Superorganism Links on Future Development Ethics Values Knowledge and will Science and human values The Breakdown of Values Evolutionary Values Fitness Definition of Fitness in terms of transition probabilities Survival Growth Happiness Self-Actualization Will for immortality Metaphysical immortality Creative immortality Biological immortality Cybernetic Immortality The Evolutionary Causes of Aging and Death Human Rights Human Freedom Conflicts between levels The problem of suboptimization The Prisoners' Dilemma Selfishness Integration and freedom Evolution of Cooperation Zero sum games Genetic Scenarios for Evolving Cooperation Memetic Scenarios for Evolving Cooperation Evolutionary origin of ethical systems Foundation of Mathematics
- Project Organization Management of Principia Cybernetica Collaborative Knowledge Development Gathering a variety of contributions Computer-Supported Cooperative Work Hypertext web as a semantic network Links and Link Types Semantic Analysis Progressive formalization Consensus Building collaborative granularity PCP Research on Intelligent Webs Learning Webs The Adaptive Hypertext Experiment Finding words through spreading activation Cluster Analysis of Word Associations Adaptive hypertext network Web Connectivity Analysis Collaborative Filtering Bootstrapping Methods for Knowledge Structuring Contributing to the Principia Cybernetica Project Submitting Nodes for Inclusion in Principia Cybernetica Web Doing PhD or PostDoc Research with Principia Cybernetica Collaborators Needed Tasks with which you can help List of contributors Johan Bollen Biographical Sketch - J. Bollen In Memoriam Donald T. Campbell About Jean-Marc Dewaele About Francis Heylighen F. Heylighen: Biographical Sketch About "Representation and Change" Ordering "Representation and Change" "Representation and Change": extended summary About Cliff Joslyn About Vladimir Red'ko About Valentin Turchin BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES ON VALENTIN TURCHIN About Stuart Umpleby Principia Cybernetica Mailing Lists Subscription to PCP-news Subscription to PRNCYB-L PRNCYB-L Subscribers PRNCYB-L usage instructions Principia Cybernetica News Sample Issue of 2-monthly PCP-news PCP-news digest Tree of FTP directories Principia Cybernetica Meetings Symposium : The Evolution of Complexity Symposium: Theories and Metaphors of Cyberspace Symposium on Memetics Bibliography on Principia Cybernetica Special Issue on "The Quantum of Evolution" Reactions, discussions, comments Criticisms of Principia Cybernetica Principia Cybernetica Web and the "Best of the Web" awards Principia Cybernetica in "Wired" magazine References to Principia Cybernetica in different servers
- PCP Research on Intelligent Webs
- Learning Webs
- The Adaptive Hypertext Experiment
- Finding words through spreading activation
- Cluster Analysis of Word Associations
- Adaptive hypertext network
- Web Connectivity Analysis
- Collaborative Filtering
- Bootstrapping Methods for Knowledge Structuring
- Learning Webs