The Complexity of Complex Systems

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Some complex systems, such as life or the brain seem to have error correction and stability enhancing measures incorporated. Michael Pickle says he doesn't know the full answer but his vague impression is that you're going to have both. The greater complex systems maybe require some input from the outside world in order to do that error correction. They require some free energy that they can use to repair themselves and keep going. Maybe this is a process that isn't going to last forever.

Welcome to the June 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good -- and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!

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