
#234 – Stephen Wolfram: Complexity and the Fabric of Reality
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Promise of Basic Science and Near-Term Applications
This chapter examines the critical relationship between economics and basic scientific research, highlighting funding challenges and the surprising immediacy of certain physics projects. The speaker advocates for the exploration of innovative scientific ideas, underscoring the potential for transformative discoveries in the near term.
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