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The Mathematics of War: Part 1

Simplifying Complexity

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This chapter introduces the topic of human conflict and discusses the diversity in reasons for fighting and the varied terrains in which wars take place. The guest speaker, Neil Johnson, a professor of physics, shares insights from his previous discussion on the sand pile model and focuses on conflicts before the internet, starting with World War I.

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