What We've Learned from NKS 20 Years Later: The Making and Current State of NKS [Part 1]

The podcast discusses the creation of 'A New Kind of Science' and its 20th anniversary. It explores the author's transition to computational systems and their frustration with the slow progress in the research community. The speaker reflects on the history of building mathematical and Wolf language and the purpose of developing a science of complexity. They discuss their experience as a remote CEO and their exploration of cellular automata. The chapter also delves into experiments and observations related to complexity, patterns, and fluid dynamics. The speaker shares their experiences with researching fracture surfaces, collecting leaf samples, and various types of mollusk shells. They discuss the origin of patterns made from rules and the process of designing the book cover and choosing a title. The chapter concludes with reflections on internal drive and focus.