The Last Theory
Beyond physics: applying the Wolfram model in biology, chemistry, mathematics with Jonathan Gorard
Mar 9, 2024
Exploring the Wolfram model beyond physics with Jonathan Gorard, discussing compositionality, hypergraphs, general relativity, quantum mechanics, and the application of category theory in various fields.
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- The concept of compositionality in Wolfram Physics enables sequential and parallel event combinations, essential in modeling biological, chemical, and mathematical processes.
- The Applied Compositionality Center applies Wolfram Physics concepts to deconstruct systems into constituent components with compositional rules across various disciplines, akin to linguistic compositionality in deriving meaning.
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Hypergraph Rewriting System and Universal Computation
The capability of a hypergraph rewriting system to exhibit universal computation without a significant a priori structure enables it to remain versatile in its applications. This extensibility in various fields is not surprising considering the system's ability to model a wide array of phenomena beyond physics, extending into biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The concept of compositionality, exemplified by the application of Wolf and Physics ideas, delves into how events combine sequentially and in parallel, portraying a fundamental theory of processes.
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