An NKCS Model of Bookchins Communalism

Abstract

The NKCS model was introduced to explore coevolutionary systems, that is, systems in which multiple species are closely interconnected. The fitness landscapes of the species are coupled to a controllable amount, where the underlying properties of the individual landscapes are also controllable. No previous work has explored the use of hierarchical control within the model. This paper explores the effects of using a confederation, based on Bookchins communalism, and a single point of global control. Significant changes in behaviour from the traditional model are seen across the parameter space.