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Gregory Chaitin: Complexity, Metabiology, Gödel, Cold Fusion, and What is Randomness?

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring Evolutionary Complexity

This chapter examines the intricacies of evolutionary theory, particularly through the lens of Extended Evolutionary Synthesis, incorporating concepts like epigenetics and niche construction. The conversation highlights the tension between mathematical simplification and the reality of biological processes, offering a critique of traditional views such as the selfish gene paradigm. By drawing parallels between biological evolution and mathematical theories, the chapter proposes a more creative and cooperative perspective on evolutionary dynamics.

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