The Rhys Show #40 Yaneer Bar-Yam, New England Complex Systems Institute: Ashby's Law and Designing for Resiliency
May 22, 2018
Yaneer Bar-Yam, a complexity scientist and founding president of the New England Complex Systems Institute, dives into the intricacies of complex systems. He discusses how Ashby's Law is crucial in navigating decentralized technologies like cryptocurrency. Topics include the importance of adaptive regulatory frameworks, the principles of anti-fragility, and the need for collective action to tackle global challenges. Bar-Yam also highlights the balance between individuality and group dynamics, advocating for a deeper understanding of decentralization in emerging systems.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Complexity and Regulation in Tech
02:17 • 2min
Embracing Anti-Fragility and Diversity
04:29 • 3min
Navigating Complexity: From Individuals to Collective Action
07:45 • 21min
Balancing Individuality and Group Dynamics for Resilient Systems
28:28 • 3min
Decentralization and Complexity in Ethereum Commons
31:33 • 14min
Navigating the Complexities of Sociotechnical Systems
45:09 • 3min