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Adam Lovasz - Is Spontaneous Order Just A Human Phenomenon?

Sep 25, 2024
59:22

Alex speaks with Ádám Lovász about the concept of spontaneous order, examining its philosophical roots in thinkers like Hayek and exploring its applications beyond human societies, including ecosystems and insect colonies, as well as its implications for understanding the limitations of technocratic control in both markets and ecological systems.

References
  1. Adam's Author Page on Amazon
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B00LXFHXN8/about?ingress=0&visitId=5dbd96f1-456d-41f2-a1e7-6d59eeaf6ca9&ref_=ap_rdr

  2. "The Constitution of Liberty" by Friedrich Hayek
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Constitution-Liberty-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320847

  3. "The Sensory Order: An Inquiry into the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology" by Friedrich Hayek
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Sensory-Order-Friedrich-Hayek/dp/0226320944

  4. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128

  5. "Anarchy, State, and Utopia" by Robert Nozick
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Anarchy-State-Utopia-Robert-Nozick/dp/0465097200

  6. "Stigmergic Epistemology, Stigmergic Cognition
    Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389041707000290

  7. "The Road to Serfdom: Texts and Documents -- The Definitive Edition" by Friedrich Hayek
    Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553

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