Stigmergy applied in Sensorica - Revision history

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	What if the environment/landscape learns how to place pheromones? Balance agency (human-centric) with efficiency. Agents can be humans of digital artifacts. What would be the effects of that, if some of the signaling is algorithmically-driven? See also ''niche construction'': key concept is that a species does not evolve by itself, it co-evolve with the niche. Synergy, co-evolution.		What if the environment/landscape learns how to place pheromones? Balance agency (human-centric) with efficiency. Agents can be humans of digital artifacts. What would be the effects of that, if some of the signaling is algorithmically-driven? See also ''niche construction'': key concept is that a species does not evolve by itself, it co-evolve with the niche. Synergy, co-evolution.
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		+	=Stigmergy in NRP-CAS=
		+	Within Sensorica every [[context of work]] (i.e. a [[project]] or a [[venture]]) has a representation in the [[NRP-CAS]]. There, we can for example see some [[planning]], [[processes]], [[agents]], [[tasks]], [[events]], [[commitments]] ([[agent]] / [[task]], as an agent promising to do something) and [[contributions]] ([[agent]] / [[task]], as in agents have logged an event, an activity), [[resources]], [[transactions]]. If properly payed out, every agent can see how things flow in that particular context.
		+	* [[Tasks]] can be seen as pheromones that signal what needs to be done.
		+	* [[Recipes]] can be seen as pheromones that signal a general direction.
		+	* [[Commitments]] for [[tasks]] can be seen as a pheromone that signals that someone is on something. [[Commitments]] for [[resources]] signal that some resources in the [[pool of shareables]] will be used, or that some resource needs to be acquired from outside the network.
		+	* [[Contributions]] can be seen as a pheromone that signals that someone has done something.
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		+	The web2 version of the [[NRP-CAS]] also has a basic signaling functionality, it sends an email / notification to [[affiliates]] when some new entries are created. For example, if someone creates a [[task]], an [[affiliate]] who has already performed that type of task can get an email. [[Tibi]] call this ''second level [[stigmergy]]'', or ''active signaling [[stigmergy]]''.
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		+	=See also=
		+	General page on [[Stigmergy]]

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 Working definition: Stigmergy is the use of the (digital) environment to leave signals / instructions that lead to possible actions.
-The environment is a Google Doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6DbV0mSqwU6rdLqyrv5Ctw_3cHamuPZLFXwajPkN4g/edit example]. We can also call this the ''territory of exploration''. The content in the Google doc is a capture of all the exploration already done by [[affiliates]] to reach a set of shared goals. It details, in a structured manner, what has been done, i.e. documentation of work done.
+'''About the digital environment'''
 Contributors use a set of icons to signal to others what they could do, what's important, what has been agreed upon, etc.. We call these signals ''digital pheromones''. They are easily identifiable in the digital space (the Google doc), they are placed on the left margin of the page. The icons are places within a table, the middle column is used to write the specifications of the pheromone, containing  instructions. The rest of the meaning of these digital pheromones is provided by the context in which they are used.
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 Anyone can create a pheromone in the text. Anyone can react / respond to a pheromone, which means following the instructions associated with it, modifying the instructions, etc.
-The general practice is that agents explore different action venues to reach the shared goals. Some of these activities may potentially lead to  good outcomes. They can place a pheromone signaling that potential to other affiliates that contribute to the work and may build on these previous activities.
+The general practice is that [[agents]] explore different action venues to reach the shared goals. Some of these activities may potentially lead to  good outcomes. They can place a pheromone signalling that potential to other affiliates that contribute to the work and may build on these previous activities.
 =Pheromones architecture=

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 Working definition: Stigmergy is the use of the (digital) environment to leave signals / instructions that lead to possible actions.
-The environment is a Google Doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6DbV0mSqwU6rdLqyrv5Ctw_3cHamuPZLFXwajPkN4g/edit example]. We can also call this the territory of exploration. The content in the Google doc is a capture of all the exploration already done by [[affiliates]] to reach a set of shared goals. It details, in a structured manner, what has been done, i.e. documentation of work done.
+The environment is a Google Doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6DbV0mSqwU6rdLqyrv5Ctw_3cHamuPZLFXwajPkN4g/edit example]. We can also call this the ''territory of exploration''. The content in the Google doc is a capture of all the exploration already done by [[affiliates]] to reach a set of shared goals. It details, in a structured manner, what has been done, i.e. documentation of work done.
-Affiliates use a set of icons to signal to other affiliates what they could do. There are a few types of icons that symbolize a to-do, notes, important information, decision / choice, etc. We call these signals ''digital pheromones''. They can be found on the left margin of the page. The icons are places within a table, the middle column is used to write the specifications of the pheromone, containing  instructions.
+Contributors use a set of icons to signal to others what they could do, what's important, what has been agreed upon, etc.. We call these signals ''digital pheromones''. They are easily identifiable in the digital space (the Google doc), they are placed on the left margin of the page. The icons are places within a table, the middle column is used to write the specifications of the pheromone, containing  instructions. The rest of the meaning of these digital pheromones is provided by the context in which they are used.
-Anyone can create a pheromone in the text. Anyone can react / respond to a pheromone, which means following the instructions associated with it.
+Anyone can create a pheromone in the text. Anyone can react / respond to a pheromone, which means following the instructions associated with it, modifying the instructions, etc.
 =Pheromones architecture=

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	See more on [[Stigmergy]] and [[Planning]]		See more on [[Stigmergy]] and [[Planning]]

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 [[Sensorica]] uses a mix of stigmergy and agile planning for organizing productive activity.
-See more on [[Stigmergy]]
+See more on [[Stigmergy]] and [[Planning]]
 =Current implementation=

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 ==Modeling==
-Pheromones can be modeled as objects with properties. some identified properties are:
+Pheromones can be modeled as objects with properties. Some identified properties are:
 * Instructions: tell the agent that may encounter the pheromone in a specific context what to do next. You can think of this as a list of todos, with background and justifications.

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 * Intensity: property of pheromones, a value that gives an idea about the importance or priority level of instructions that they contain. Perceived intensity is how an agent in a specific role may experience the importance or priority a property of a [[role]] that is energized by an affiliate, see below.
 * Sensitivity or visibility: a property of a [[role]] that relates to the perception of a pheromone. Pheromones, regardless of their intensity parameter, can become visible or not, or their "perceived" intensity can be modulated depending on the type of [[role]] energized by the agent that may encounter it. In other words, at the UI level, some affiliates that sign up in a specific role might not see a given type of pheromone, or it can be that the sensitivity of this role is high, therefore the perceived intensity is high.
 * Subsistence: persistence of a pheromone in a digital environment, a time function that modulates intensity (reduces) - perishable pheromones. Some pheromones relate to more stable patterns, high-level patterns, they might be able to subsist longer term.
 * Incentives: unlike ants, which are programmed to react to pheromones, humans need incentives to move into action or produce a behavior. Along with the instructions, pheromones can contain incentives to act.
 * Notifications: is a manifestation of the pheromone, a type of broadcasting or selective broactasting, role-specific,
 ==More about incentives==

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 Pheromones have an instructional component. Their primary role is to induce a specific action, generate a specific behavior.
 Pheromones must be lightweight, low cost, and should not need effort to engage in the “pheromone economy”.
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 Ontology of pheromones - emergent, evolved for adaptive capacity and survival.
-Choice 1: Declaring pheromones, not so good
+Connect to action theory. Pheromones are about signaling for action. An opinion is not enough, such as a "like" button.
-Choice 2: Perhaps pheromone is an object, but the actual content is filled in, with characteristics and wanted behavior. Pheromone type. Intensity (how many people will get a notification for example). Visibility as a feature. Presence or is it perceivable and to what degree / level.
-What if the environment/landscape learns how to place pheromones?
+Emergent pheromones. Pheromone is an object, but the actual content is filled in, with characteristics and wanted behavior. Pheromone type.
-Connect to action theory. Pheromones are about signaling for action. An opinion is not enough, such as a like button.
+What if the environment/landscape learns how to place pheromones? Balance agency (human-centric) with efficiency. Agents can be humans of digital artifacts. What would be the effects of that, if some of the signaling is algorithmically-driven? See also ''niche construction'': key concept is that a species does not evolve by itself, it co-evolve with the niche. Synergy, co-evolution.