If we are to understand the interactions of a large number of agents, we must first be able to describe the capabilities of individual agents.
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 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 HollandThe 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 Holland