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Quark and the Jaguar D

Book • 1995
In this book, Murray Gell-Mann explores the connections between the basic laws of physics and the complexity and diversity of the natural world.

He discusses topics such as natural selection, archaeology, linguistics, child development, and computers, highlighting the concept of complex adaptive systems.

The book reflects Gell-Mann’s broad expertise and passion for interdisciplinary topics.

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Mentioned by Josh Wolfe in the context of the Gelman amnesia effect, where people quickly forget what they've read.
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10: Josh Wolfe - Illuminating Tomorrow
Mentioned by Avshalom Elitzur when discussing how mistakes in conversations can lead to new ideas, referencing Gell-Mann's book.
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Avshalom Elitzur: A New Theory of Time
Referenced by Mark Stahlman as a book arguing materialism applies equally to living animals and subatomic particles.
Mark Stahlman joins Larry Chapp to discuss Artificial Intelligence
Mentioned by Derek Cabrera as a great book about complexity and simplicity.
#37: Rethinking Network Theory with DSRP
Mentioned in relation to his book "Quark and the Jaguar" which explores complex systems.
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