1. The Problem

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface xi
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. The Problem 10
6. 2. Computation 39
7. 3. Structure For Free 68
8. 4. Purposeful Structure 91
9. 5. Improbability And The Engine Of Complexity 119
10. 6. Algorithmic Evolution 145
11. 7. Evolution Within The Body 170
12. 8. Taking Control Of The Cycle 192
13. 9. Complex Systems 207
14. 10. Human Learning And Creativity 230
15. 11. Cultural Evolution 256
16. 12. The Evolution Of Complexity 275
17. 13. Past And Present 305
18. 14. The Future 325
19. Acknowledgments 339
20. Notes 341
21. Glossary 357
22. References 375
23. Index 381