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A New Kind Of Science

Book • 1997
In 'A New Kind of Science,' Stephen Wolfram presents a comprehensive study of computational systems, particularly cellular automata, and argues that the study of simple programs can revolutionize various fields of science.

The book, which took over a decade to complete, introduces the Principle of Computational Equivalence and the concept of computational irreducibility.

Wolfram demonstrates how simple rules can generate complex behavior, similar to patterns observed in nature, and discusses the implications of these findings for fields such as physics, biology, and mathematics.

The book is known for its extensive use of computer graphics and its attempt to establish a new foundational science based on computational principles.

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Mentioned in 27 episodes

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Lex Fridman
in the introduction of the podcast episode.
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#376 – Stephen Wolfram: ChatGPT and the Nature of Truth, Reality & Computation
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Lex Fridman
as one of the most influential books in his journey in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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#89 – Stephen Wolfram: Cellular Automata, Computation, and Physics
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Stephen Wolfram
as a book where he presented a study of complexity and an approach for modeling complex systems.
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#234 – Stephen Wolfram: Complexity and the Fabric of Reality
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Lex Fridman
when discussing the boldness of presenting a new way of looking at the world, similar to Scientology's claims.
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#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
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Lex Fridman
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Stephen Wolfram
's authorship.
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#124 – Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe
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Stephen Wolfram
as his seminal work on complex systems.
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Solving the Problem of Observers & ENTROPY | Stephen Wolfram
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Stephen Wolfram
as a different kind of science based on building formal towers of computation.
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Are Humans Smart Enough to Understand the Universe? (ft. Stephen Wolfram)
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John F. Demartini
in relation to the computational boundary and the hidden order in chaos.
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Discover the Purpose of Life: Mastering Emotional Intelligence with the Demartini Method : 1212
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Matt McLennan
as a book that greatly influenced his thinking on complex systems and the limitations of AI.
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Matthew McLennan (First Eagle) - Investing for Resilience
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Tim Scarfe
as a book expanding on Stephen Wolfram's previous work.
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#96 Prof. PEDRO DOMINGOS - There are no infinities, utility functions, neurosymbolic
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Daniele Grattarola
in relation to cellular automata.
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#75 - Emergence [Special Edition] with Dr. DANIELE GRATTAROLA
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Stephen Wolfram
in 2002, exploring the foundations of science through computational systems.
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#110 Dr. STEPHEN WOLFRAM - HUGE ChatGPT+Wolfram announcement!
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Erik Hoel
in relation to chaos theory and the predictability of systems.
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Erik Hoel on Consciousness, Free Will, and the Limits of Science
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Stephen Wolfram
as the result of a decade-long, solitary project.
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#080 - Stephen Wolfram - The At Home CEO
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Jonathan Gorard
as a book where he first postulated the beginnings of ideas about fundamental physics in terms of network automata.
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Jonathan Gorard: Quantum Gravity & Wolfram Physics Project
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Stephen Wolfram
when discussing the history of thermodynamics.
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History of Science & Technology Q&A (May 7, 2025)
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Stephen Wolfram
as the precursor to his efforts on observer theory.
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Stephen Wolfram on Observer Theory
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Curt Jaimungal
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Jonathan Blow
in relation to Wolfram's book and his theory of the universe.
Jonathan Blow on Consciousness, Video Game Design, True Art vs. False, and Free Will

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