A novel agent-based, evolutionary model for expressing the dynamics of creative open-problem solving in small groups

• Published in: Applied intelligence (Dordrecht, Netherlands) Vol. 51; no. 4; pp. 2094 - 2127
• Main Authors: Doboli, Alex, Doboli, Simona
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.04.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science; Decision making; Decision theory; Evolution; Group theory; Machines; Manufacturing; Mechanical Engineering; Problem solving; Processes; Skills; Social factors; Solution space; Utilities; Problem solving; Knowledge evolution; Modeling; Groups; Agent model
• ISSN: 0924-669X; 1573-7497; 1573-7497
• DOI: 10.1007/s10489-020-01919-6

Understanding the process of producing creative responses to open-ended problems solved in small groups is important for many modern domains, like health care, manufacturing, education, banking, and investment. Some of the main theoretical challenges include characterizing and measuring the dynamics...