Emergent algorithm

An emergent algorithm is an algorithm that has the following characteristics:

• it achieves predictable global effects;
• it does not require global visibility;
• it does not assume any kind of centralized control;
• it is self-stabilizing.

See also

• evolutionary computation
• genetic algorithm
• heuristic

External links

• Emergent Algorithms: A New Method for Enhancing Survivability in Unbounded Systems
• Evolving cellular automata with genetic algorithms (PDF file)
• On building a conscious artificial being (PDF file)

See also: Emergent algorithm, Algorithm, Evolutionary computation, Genetic algorithm, Heuristic, Centralized control, Global effect, Global visibility