7 Cellular Automata

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

—Ryunosuke Satoro

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Kente cloth (photo by ZSM)

Originating from the Akan people of Ghana, kente cloth is a woven fabric celebrated for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Woven in narrow strips, each design is unique, and when joined, the strips form a tapestry of complex and emergent patterns that tell a story or carry a message. The image shows three typical Ewe kente stripes, highlighting the diverse weaving traditions that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Ghana.

In Chapter 5, I defined a complex system as a network of elements with short-range relationships, ...

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