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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.
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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in the context of an Odyssean education.


Dwarkesh Patel

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in the context of the Gelman amnesia effect, where people quickly forget what they've read.


Josh Wolfe

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10: Josh Wolfe - Illuminating Tomorrow
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when discussing how mistakes in conversations can lead to new ideas, referencing Gell-Mann's book.

Avshalom Elitzur

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Avshalom Elitzur: A New Theory of Time
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as a great book about complexity and simplicity.

Derek Cabrera

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#37: Rethinking Network Theory with DSRP
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as a book arguing materialism applies equally to living animals and subatomic particles.

Mark Stahlman

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Mentioned in relation to his book "Quark and the Jaguar" which explores complex systems.

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