Gabriel Schreiber & Roberto Umansky The mathematical theory of bifurcation originated in the seminal work of Henri Poincaré on systems of non-linear differential equations. The term bifurcation was coined by Poincaré to designate the emergence of several solutions from a given solution. Whenever the solution to an equation, or system of equations, changes qualitatively at…

Analysis of the concept of anticipation can contribute to the philosophy of biology. J. M. Burgers  “The purpose of this article is to renew discussion of the problem whether the phe- nomena of life can be satisfactorily ana- lyzed and explained on the basis of the laws discovered in the physical sciences, or whether more…

Reality might force us to live in an analytic world of objectality. It is a horizontal world in which the subject suffers more or less, because a subject can never be reduced to objectal evidence. No decent person will ever strive in a world of parts, even if [because] these parts are articulated into a functional…

  Consider reacting elusively and leniently, Evidence could trigger illusions, crumbling simultaneously. Come, reflect, elevate another light; Existence carries tornadoes in carriages soberly cruel. Relate endlessly at low energies — Curious tentacular impressions can stand. Complicity regarding elation appears lonely, Effectively canny; take iron, cut stone. Computers react evasively and lively, ecstatically curious, Time is…

It is often said that having many connections is the secret to a successful life. The present space is materialised by one hundred chairs and a quarter of tables. You are sitting at one of the tables. Some music is playing in the background, rather superfluous if not disturbing. This is a deserted part of…

“Amazon might use predictive data analysis to ship products to consumers before they even order them, according to new patent.” Please read the news article below. Note that this is part of a series of informational links I give connected to the matter of anticipation. This of course does not mean I agree with the…

“The study demonstrates that this species of crow possess highly flexible abilities that allow them to solve complex problems involving anticipation of the properties of objects they have never seen.” Link to the article here      

Abstract “Anticipation may be seen as structured by images and representations, an approach that has informed recent work in science and technology studies on the sociology of expectations. But anticipation, as a capacity or characteristic, is not solely manifested in the form of representations, even where such representations of the ‘not yet’ are performative in…