18、Simulating the Emergence of Communication and Pragmatics

Simulating the Emergence of Communication and Pragmatics

1. Introduction to Communication Modeling

In the realm of communication studies, the question of how simple signaling patterns can emerge is a fascinating one. Game - theoretic cooperation has been shown to emerge in distributed networks, leading to the exploration of whether similar dynamics can give rise to simple forms of communication.

1.1 The Basic Model

The basic model uses a two - dimensional lattice of individuals. These individuals are stationary, like coral in a reef, while food sources and predators move randomly across the lattice.
- Food Sources : They act like a school of fish, providing nourishment when they land on an individual with an open mou