We investigate a novel adaptive system based on evolution, individual learning, and social
learning in a swarm of physical Thymio II robots. The system is based on distinguishing …

In social species, individuals who form social bonds have been found to live longer,
healthier lives. One hypothesised reason for this effect is that social support, mediated by …

We present a model for evolving agents using both genetic and cultural inheritance
mechanisms. Within each agent our model maintains two distinct information stores we call …

We describe the questions and discussions raised at the First Workshop on Social Learning
and Cultural Evolution held at theArtificial Life Conference 2016 in Cancún, Mexico in July …

Adaptation of agents in artificial life scenarios is especially effective when agents may
evolve, ie, inherit traits from their parents, and learn by interacting with the environment. The …

Todays' teachers should respond to their students' learning need in this digital era, but
frequently they do not know how to operate technology. This situation imposes teachers to …

Divergent cumulative cultural evolution occurs when the cultural evolutionary trajectory
diverges from the biological evolutionary trajectory. We consider the conditions under which …

We implement an agent-based simulation of the response threshold model of reproductive
division of labor. Ants in our simulation must perform two tasks in their environment: forage …

Sexual reproductive behavior has a necessary social coordination component as willing and
capable partners must both be in the right place at the right time. While there are many …

Emergence is a phenomenon taken for granted in science but also still not well understood.
We have developed a model of artificial genetic evolution intended to allow for emergence …