Analysis, modeling, emergence & integration in complex systems: a modeling and integration framework & system biology

摘要

The stated aim of the author is "to characterize the foundations for conceptual level human-computer interfacing, supporting collaborative envisioning." The paper itself "grew out of a need [to] understand complex systems," which "requires creative, productive interaction of multiple disciplines." The paper covers a lot of ground, tackling many important and interesting issues related to complex systems such as abstraction, structure, relations, hierarchies, the fallacy of reductionism, the role of environment, the role of an observer, perception and conception, viewpoints, metaphors, emergence of thought patterns, emergence of system semantics, collective interactions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Even category theory is mentioned, in one sentence.