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The Mathematics of War: Part 1

Simplifying Complexity

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Introduction

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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