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) - Link is down