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What Is Self-Organization? - Princeton University
1 What Is Self-Organization? Technological systems become organized by commandsfrom outside, as when human intentions lead to the buildingof structures or machines. But many natural systemsbecome structured by their own internal processes: these arethe self -organizing systems, and the emergence of orderwithin them is a complex phenomenon that intriguesscientists from all disciplines. F. E. Yates et al., self -Organizing Systems:The Emergence of OrderSelf-Organization DefinedSelf-organization refers to a broad range of pattern-formation processes inboth physical and biological systems, such as sand grains assembling intorippled dunes (Figure ), chemical reactants forming swirling spirals (Fig-ure ), cells making up highly structured tissues, and fish joining togetherin schools.
the absence of such instructions. A general answer to this puzzle is providedin the next chapter, while specific answers for particular biological patterns con-stitute the main body of this book. For now, it is merely asserted that pattern formation …
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