BEHAVIOR (Coherent)
Charles François (2004). BEHAVIOR (Coherent), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 252.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 252 ▶ |
| Object type | General information |
The behavior of numerous elements or individuals which start to exhibit cooordinated interactions.
This phenomenon can already be traced in physical effects ('BÉNARD 's instability) and chemical reactions (the BELOUZOV -'ZHABOTINSKY reaction). It heralds the emergence of higher order structures and, in living beings, of social organization.