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The "adjacent possible" -- and how it explains human innovation | Stuart Kauffman

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Unleashing Creativity Through the Adjacent Possible

This chapter examines the concept of the adjacent possible, highlighting how current innovations pave the way for new creations in nature and human ingenuity. It discusses the evolutionary process and the unexpected nature of innovation through the idea of jury-rigging, all while emphasizing the unpredictability inherent in complex systems.

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