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The Mathematics of War: Part 2

Simplifying Complexity

CHAPTER

The Father of Complex Systems

This chapter explores the work of Richardson, who pioneered the study of complex systems by collecting global data to predict weather and apply it to warfare. It delves into how understanding complexity extends to fields like economics and the challenges of shifting away from traditional disciplines.

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