Marcus G. Daniels wrote: > Glen wrote: >> We can, post hoc, find examples where an entity (lineage, >> organization, organism, etc) is pre-adapted for some change such that it >> _seemed_ like that entity somehow predicted the change. But this isn't >> an effective tactic. > > It's very effective if the population is large enough. 6.6 billion > humans is quite a few.
No, a suite of trials is an effective strategy for a multi-farious composite (e.g. an army or a species); but pre-adaptation is an ineffective tactic for a small unit -- limited resources -- with an explicit objective. -- glen e. p. ropella, 971-219-3846, http://tempusdictum.com Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom. -- Albert Einstein ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
