Sweep Modes

• Compare All Scenarios — Runs all four origin-of-life scenarios with default parameters and compares their final complexity, diversity, and vesicle counts.
• Single Parameter Sweep — Varies one parameter (e.g., error rate) across multiple values in a chosen scenario to see its effect on outcomes.
• 2D Grid Sweep — Varies two parameters simultaneously, producing a matrix of results for deeper exploration.

Key Parameters

• Error Rate — Replication mutation rate. Higher = more variation but less fidelity.
• Reaction Radius — How close molecules must be to react. Larger = more reactions.
• Diffusion Scale — Molecular movement speed per step.
• Feedstock Rate — How fast new simple molecules are added to the world.
• Vesicle Threshold — Lipid count required to form a vesicle.

Interpreting Results

The bar chart shows final complexity score for each configuration. The table adds molecule count, vesicle count, and diversity index.

Look for:

• Which parameter values maximise complexity
• Whether there's an optimal "sweet spot" or trade-off
• Non-linear responses (e.g., too-high error rate destroying information)