Exploration of Problem and Solution Types in Los Angeles County Smog Control 1943-1976

Aggregation dynamics looks for basic principles in the co-development of complex structures of any kind. Provided free energy and raw materials are available, it is hypothesised that complex structures result from a rigid natural state space and an inevitable lack of computational power and information at all levels of complexity. One specific principle is the Innovation Illusion, it says that people are limited to fixed patterns of thought when identifying and solving problems. This article examines air pollution control in Los Angeles County between 1943 and 1976. It identifies different problem types and solution repertoires, including discord, unfamiliarity, and interference.