

#1596
Mentioned in 15 episodes
Complexity
The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos
Book • 1992
M.
Mitchell Waldrop's book delves into the world of complexity science, exploring how individual elements spontaneously form intricate systems like ecosystems and economies.
It highlights the work of luminaries at the Santa Fe Institute, including Nobel laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Kenneth Arrow, and their revolutionary discoveries that could transform multiple scientific disciplines.
The book offers a compelling narrative about the scientists behind this emerging field and their quest to understand complex systems.
Mitchell Waldrop's book delves into the world of complexity science, exploring how individual elements spontaneously form intricate systems like ecosystems and economies.
It highlights the work of luminaries at the Santa Fe Institute, including Nobel laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Kenneth Arrow, and their revolutionary discoveries that could transform multiple scientific disciplines.
The book offers a compelling narrative about the scientists behind this emerging field and their quest to understand complex systems.
Mentioned by





















Mentioned in 15 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book on the Santa Fe Institute.


Bill Gurley

1,962 snips
#651: Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Finding Outliers, Insights from Jeff Bezos and Howard Marks, Must-Read Books, Creating True Competitive Advantages, Open-Source Strategies, Adapting Mental Models to New Realities, and More
Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin as a book about the Santa Fe Institute.

769 snips
#659: Michael Mauboussin — How Great Investors Make Decisions, Harnessing The Wisdom (vs. Madness) of Crowds, Lessons from Race Horses, and More
Recommended by Bill Gurley as a book that had a profound impact on his understanding of complex systems.

489 snips
#78 Charlie Munger (the Tao of Charlie Munger)
Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin for its insightful look into the founding of the Santa Fe Institute and the development of complex systems theory.

363 snips
#666: In Case You Missed It: March 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
Mentioned by 

as a highly influential book on complex adaptive systems.


Michael Mauboussin

344 snips
#1 Michael Mauboussin: When To Trust Your Gut
Mentioned by 

as a book that influenced his investment philosophy.


Jon Bathgate

126 snips
Complexity Investing & Semiconductors (with NZS Capital)
Mentioned by 

as a book about the rise of the Santa Fe Institute, introducing Brian Arthur's work.


Bill Gurley

75 snips
Bill Gurley – All Things Business and Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.137]
Mentioned by 

as an author of books on complexity and AI.


Keith Duggar

56 snips
Decompiling Dreams: A New Approach to ARC? - Alessandro Palmarini
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book that influenced his understanding of complex systems, particularly the concepts of increasing returns and emergent behavior.

Brad Feld

43 snips
#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as the author of "Complexity: A Key Idea for Business and Society"

Philip McKenzie

36 snips
Episode 217: Complexity & Organizations w/ Chris Mowles
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book about complexity.

Daniele Grattarola

34 snips
#75 - Emergence [Special Edition] with Dr. DANIELE GRATTAROLA
Mentioned by 

as a favorite book that had a profound impact on how he sees different models and systems.


Bill Gurley

13 snips
20VC: Benchmark's Bill Gurley on 5 Traits Benchmark Look For When Adding To The Partnership, Why The Abundance of Capital Is Today's Biggest Challenge in VC & The Right Way To Think About Market Size When Assessing Opportunities
Mentioned by 

when discussing the empirical revolution in complexity science in the 1990s.


David Krakauer

12 snips
#16 – David Krakauer: Scaling Intelligence
Mentioned by 

as a book that was dull yet transfixing, leading to a key insight about the balance between order and chaos.


Tom Morgan

Accessing Evolutionary Intelligence- A Conversation with Emily Lane
Mentioned by 

when discussing books exploring phase transitions across disciplines.


Sean M. Carroll

AMA | October 2021
Mentioned by 

as a favorite book that profoundly impacted his view of systems and investments.


Bill Gurley

20VC: Most Downloaded Episode of 2019 with Bill Gurley, General Partner @ Benchmark Capital
Mentioned by 

as a great book for dipping one's toe into complexity science.


D.A. Wallach

485. From Touring with Lady Gaga, Blink‑182, and Pharrell Williams to investing in Spotify, SpaceX, and Ripple… How an Artist Went from Tastemaker to Transformative Healthcare VC (D.A. Wallach)