Class MemeticEvolution

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.sociology.MemeticEvolution

public class MemeticEvolution
extends Object

Models the evolution and propagation of cultural traits (memes) within and between cultures. Based on principles of cultural selection and transmission.

Since:

1.0

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
static Real	calculateCulturalDistance(Culture a, Culture b)	Calculates the cultural distance between two cultures based on their traits and beliefs.
static void	transmit(Culture source, Culture target, double transmissionRate)	Simulates the transmission of beliefs from a source culture to a target culture.

Methods inherited from class Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Details

transmit

public static void transmit(Culture source,
 Culture target,
 double transmissionRate)

Simulates the transmission of beliefs from a source culture to a target culture. The transmission probability depends on the cultural affinity (similarity).

Parameters:

source - The source culture.

target - The target culture.

transmissionRate - Rate at which traits are transmitted (0.0 to 1.0).

calculateCulturalDistance

public static Real calculateCulturalDistance(Culture a,
 Culture b)

Calculates the cultural distance between two cultures based on their traits and beliefs.

Parameters:

a - Culture A

b - Culture B

Returns:

A Real number representing distance (0 = identical).