The Animal Landscape and Man Simulation System (ALMaSS): a history, design, and philosophy
Christopher John Topping
Abstract
This article is the first article in the new topical RIO journal collection for ALMaSS. This editorial introduces ALMaSS, its history, component parts and philosophy, and forms a first access point for those interested in knowing more. It is written from my own personal perspective as the instigator and main developer for the system, effectively as the ‘father’ of ALMaSS.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)Point (geometry)Component (thermodynamics)EpistemologyPhilosophy of designSociologyComputer scienceHistoryPhilosophyWestern philosophyArtificial intelligenceThermodynamicsPhysicsGeometryMathematicsSpaceflight effects on biology