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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#40 — Complexity & Stupidity

Jul 12, 2016
47:28

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  • Santa Fe Institute aims to uncover general principles of complex systems by bridging disciplines.
  • Intelligence is not fixed but shaped by education, practice, and cultural influences.

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Exploring the Sanafa Institute and Cross-disciplinary Inquiry

The Sanafa Institute, led by mathematical biologist David Crackowr, delves into the study of complex systems using various scientific and intellectual tools. This approach intertwines concepts like information, complexity, and intelligence across different fields. By breaking traditional disciplinary boundaries, the institute seeks to uncover general principles that govern complex systems, highlighting the inadequacy of existing formalisms for such interconnected systems.

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