The recycling of resource by the aggregate behavior of a diverse array of agents is much more than the sum of the individual actions.
John Henry HollandThe multiplier effect is a major feature of networks and flows. It arises regardless of the particular nature of the resource, be it goods, money, or messages.
John Henry HollandLooking back to data, we can see if the consequences are plausible; looking forward to theory, we can see if general principles are suggested.
John Henry HollandFrom the point of view of physics, it is a miracle that [seven million New Yorkers are fed each day] without any control mechanism other than sheer capitalism.
John Henry Holland