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The emergence of information in biology: common principles in the evolution of organization

Wright, Daniel T.

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Title
The emergence of information in biology: common principles in the evolution of organization
Author(s)
Wright, Daniel T.
Issue Date
2009-02-08
Keyword(s)
  • self-organizing information
  • bioinformatics
  • emergent organization
Abstract
Information organization and management are commonly understood to be the products of conscious processes under- taken by human beings. While not incorrect, this view is narrow and excludes a wide range of natural, evolved infor- mational mechanisms in biological systems. The creation of human information organization systems that can exercise a degree of autonomy in interactions with the world { so that they can be exible and adapt to changing conditions { would bene t from an understanding of the biological in- formation systems that do this. By broadening our view of information organization to include these natural systems, we stand to gain a deeper understanding of both principles of information organization and the natural world.
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text
Language
en
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