ISSN:
0368-492X
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Computer Science
Notes:
Mathematical bios and heartbeat series show an inverse relation between frequency and power; the time series of differences between successive terms of cardiac and mathematical chaos shows a direct relation between frequency and power. Other statistical analyses differentiate these biotic series from stochastically generated 1/f noise. The time series of complex biological and economic processes as well as mathematical bios show asymmetry, positive autocorrelation, and extended partial autocorrelation. Random, chaotic and stochastic models show symmetric statistical distributions, and no partial autocorrelation. The percentage of continuous proportions is high in cardiac, economic, and mathematical biotic series, and scarce in pink noise and chaos. These findings differentiate creative biotic processes from chaotic and stochastic series. We propose that the widespread 1/f power spectrum found in natural processes represents the integration of the fundamental relation between frequency and energy stated in Planck's law. Natural creativity emerges from determined interactions rather than from the accumulation of accidental random changes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03684920210443789
Permalink
