Open-endedness is often considered a prerequisite property of the whole evolutionary system and its dynamical behaviors. In the actual history of evolution on Earth, however, there are many examples showing that open-endedness is rather a consequence of evolution. We suggest that this view, which we call evolved open-endedness (EOE), be incorporated more into research on open-ended evolution. This view should allow for systematic investigation of more nuanced, more concrete research questions about open-endedness and its relationship with adaptation and sustainability.

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进化的开放式，而不是开放式的进化

开放性通常被认为是整个进化系统及其动态行为的先决条件。然而，在地球进化的实际历史中，有很多例子表明开放性是进化的结果。我们建议将这种我们称为进化开放式 (EOE) 的观点更多地纳入开放式进化的研究中。这种观点应该允许系统地调查关于开放性及其与适应和可持续性关系的更细微、更具体的研究问题。