Technology as a complex adaptive system: evidence from patent data

Article Abstract:

Research developing a an invention theory on the basis of data collected from complex adaptive systems is presented. Particular attention is given to inventors' techniques of combining technologies and to ways in which invention compares with biological evolution.

Research, Inventions

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Science and the diffusion of knowledge

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The role of publication as a link between the science, technological progress and economic growth is studied. Its influence on rate of knowledge diffusion is analyzed.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientific Research and Development Services, Management dynamics, Sciences, Science, Research & Development, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Management, Economic development, Science, Company business management, Technical publishing

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Complexity, networks and knowledge flow

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Analysis of competitive advantage derived from complexity of social networks, and patterns of diffusion of information and flow of knowledge, is presented.

United Kingdom, Strategy & planning, Planning, Social networks, Information management, Company business planning, Information accessibility

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