Re: [Q] Neighbourhood on small toroidal grids

[Daniel Calhoun]

The problem stated is clear and real in cases that require an unbiassed
space.

There is, though, a saving reinterpretation available in some cases where
concrete social behavior is being modelled, and where equal numbers of
neighbors are not required.  The grid boundary can be conceptualized as a
set of channels that are crossable by agent movement, but not for purposes
of calculating neighborhood.
In certain historical contexts, this is realistic.  

This is not recommended as a solution to the analytical problem.

-- Dan Calhoun
Santa Rosa CA
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