I highly recommend the book "Deep Simplicity" by John Gribbin.^1 It explores precisely this topic: the emergence of unexpectedly rich, complex behaviors from v

I highly recommend the book "Deep Simplicity" by John Gribbin.^1 It explores precisely this topic: the emergence of unexpectedly rich, complex behaviors from very simple rules given feedback and sensitivity to initial conditions. 1. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/71851/deep-simplicity-by-john-gribbin/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/71851/deep-simplici...