An approach towards holism in science and engineering |
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Authors: | Jason Sherwin |
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Institution: | Department of Aerospace Engineering,Georgia Institute of Technology,Atlanta,GA,30332,USA |
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Abstract: | This paper posits the desirability of a shift towards a holistic approach over reductionist approaches in the understanding
of complex phenomena encountered in science and engineering. An argument based on set theory is used to analyze three examples
that illustrate the shortcomings of the reductionist approach. Using these cases as motivational points, a holistic approach
to understand complex phenomena is proposed, whereby the human brain acts as a template to do so. Recognizing the need to
maintain the transparency of the analysis provided by reductionism, a promising computational approach is offered by which
the brain is used as a template for understanding complex phenomena. Some of the details of implementing this approach are
also addressed. |
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Keywords: | Reductionism holism agent-based modeling linearizations multi-disciplinary optimization complex phenomena understanding Markov-chain vector space hierarchical temporal memories neuroscience-influenced computing |
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