John Henry Holland Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Henry Holland.

John Henry Holland (1929-2015) was an influential American scientist and pioneer in the field of complex adaptive systems. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in genetic algorithms and the development of the concept of emergent properties in complex systems. Holland's research and contributions laid the foundation for evolutionary computation and influenced various disciplines including computer science, biology, and economics. His book "Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems" remains a seminal work in the field. Holland's innovative ideas continue to shape our understanding of complex systems and their applications in various domains.

Doing science, particularly the synthesis of disparate ideas

Doing science, particularly the synthesis of disparate ideas, is not as arcane as it is often made out to be. Discipline and taste play a vital role, but the activity is familiar to anyone who has made some effort to be creative.

John Henry Holland

Discipline Science Effort

Model building is the art of selecting those aspects of a pr

Model building is the art of selecting those aspects of a process that are relevant to the question being asked. As with any art, this selection is guided by taste, elegance, and metaphor; it is a matter of induction, rather than deduction. High science depends on this art.

John Henry Holland

Art Science