Selforganization emerges in complex systems from "summary" of Chaos by James Gleick
The concept of self-organization in complex systems is a fascinating phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom. When we think of complexity, we often assume that order must be imposed from the outside in order to maintain stability. However, in the world of chaos theory, we see that complexity can actually give rise to its own order through self-organization. In complex systems, such as a flock of birds or a school of fish, individual entities interact with one another in unpredictable ways. Yet, through these interactions, patterns begin to emerge that are not dictated by any external force. Instead, the system as a whole organizes itself based on the behavior of its individual components. This self-organization is driven by simple rules that govern the behavior of each entity within the system. These rules may be as basic as "follow your neighbor" or "stay close to...
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