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Nicky Case: Seeing Whole Systems

Long Now: Seminars About Long-term Thinking

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Using Concrete Examples and Abstractions in Simulations and Games

This chapter discusses the concept of using concrete examples and abstractions in interactive simulations and games. It explores the limitations of understanding through abstractions and emphasizes the importance of bringing the entire ladder of abstraction down. The speakers also touch on the challenge of understanding and solving complex issues within a limited timeframe.

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