The first part of this trilogy is devoted to discussing the difference between model and simulation, one of the cornerstones for understanding relational biology. How true is it that Robert Rosen denied the possibility of simulating life? As we shall see, his insistence on the non-algorithmic nature of life should be understood as a call to rethink biological modeling, not as a categorical denial of simulation efforts.
The International Workshop on Complex Networks, a satellite event to StatPhys29, aims to together scientists, practitioners and stakeholders in the stunning setting of Fondazione Giorgio Cini, located on San Giorgio Maggiore Island in Venice, Italy.
ACM Collective Intelligence 2025 brings together a wide range of disciplines to discuss the shared or group intelligence that emerges when individuals work together, often with the help of technology. This year’s theme focuses on Diverse Intelligence. We invite research and perspectives on how we can deeply understand and build systems that incorporate animal, human, machine and hybrid intelligence to achieve a level of problem-solving capability that surpasses the abilities of any single member.
The goal of this course is to help produce a community of leaders that is equally knowledgeable in neuroscience, cognitive science, and computer science and will lead the scientific understanding of intelligence and the development of true biologically inspired AI.
Are you interested in developing the next-generation of evolutionary computational algorithms for biodesign? This PhD program is focused on creating algorithms that generate novel functionality, capacity for improvement, increasing complexity, and knowledge.
In mid-February I attended the 11th International Conference on Guided Self-Organization (GSO 2025). There I got introduced to Mikhail Prokopenko's work on entangled information hierarchies and self-modeling dynamics. Today I will review his paper on these topics, pointing out some gaps I could find while reading it.
Postdoc position in Lyon with a stay in Berkeley in Marta Gonzalez' group.
Interested in intelligence, mind, and cognition in all its forms? Early-career scholars from any discipline—and storytellers in any medium—are encouraged to apply!
Join us in beautiful Sicily this May to discuss about Cognitive Tools in Action & Embodiment.
Welcome to the 21st Conference on Complex Systems, CCS 2025! The CCS is the flagship annual meeting for the complex systems research community, operating within the framework of the Complex Systems Society. This special 21st anniversary conference is organized within the University of Siena (Siena, Italy), in the magnificent Unesco Heritage City of Siena.