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BP: Fachverband Biologische Physik

BP 10: Evolution and Origin of Life

BP 10.7: Vortrag

Dienstag, 28. März 2023, 11:30–11:45, BAR 0106

Evolution Mechanics: a Framework of Hierarchy Formation in Evolving Systems — •Yunus Sevinchan — Science of Intelligence Cluster, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany — Institute for Theoretical Biology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany — Institute of Environmental Physics, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

The structures we observe around us are of a wide diversity and complexity, ranging from simple cells to intricate ecosystems and human societies. The question how these hierarchically modularized structures can arise from simpler ones is of central importance when desiring to understand our world.

I present the Evolution Mechanics framework [1] which aims to find a concise description of the mechanisms by which evolutionary systems unfold into hierarchically organized modules. Key elements of this conceptual framework are a so-called Self-Replicator and a set of processes that need to occur in order for an Evolutionary Transition in Individuality to take place, thus leading to a new hierarchical level. While inspired by the evolution of biological life, Evolution Mechanics is abstracted from it and takes a more general perspective, providing a consistent language to address the fundamental processes giving rise to the complexity we observe.

[1]: Yunus Sevinchan. Dissertation, 2021. Evolution Mechanics and Perspectives on Food Web Ecology. Heidelberg University Library. DOI: 10.11588/heidok.00030750