

#765
Mentioned in 27 episodes
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.
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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in the introduction of the podcast episode.


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in the introduction, highlighting 

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as one of the most influential books in his journey in computer science and artificial intelligence.


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as a book where he presented a study of complexity and an approach for modeling complex systems.


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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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in the introduction, referencing 

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#124 – Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe
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as a book about complex systems.


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as his seminal work on complex systems.


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as a different kind of science based on building formal towers of computation.


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in relation to the computational boundary and the hidden order in chaos.


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as a book that greatly influenced his thinking on complex systems and the limitations of AI.

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as a book expanding on Stephen Wolfram's previous work.


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in relation to cellular automata.

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in 2002, exploring the foundations of science through computational systems.


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in relation to chaos theory and the predictability of systems.


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as the result of a decade-long, solitary project.


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as a book where he first postulated the beginnings of ideas about fundamental physics in terms of network automata.

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when discussing the history of thermodynamics.


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History of Science & Technology Q&A (May 7, 2025)
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as the precursor to his efforts on observer theory.


Stephen Wolfram

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in relation to Wolfram's book and his theory of the universe.


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