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The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
What We've Learned from NKS 20 Years Later: The Making and Current State of NKS [Part 3]
Sep 29, 2023
The speaker reflects on a lost epilogue from 'A New Kind of Science'. They discuss the role of professional vs amateur science and the potential of studying systems based on simple rules. They also talk about their progress in working through unfinished chapters and archival materials. The online version of the NKS book is discussed, as well as the impact of cellular automata and the fourth paradigm. The emergence of computational language and its impact on ideas is explored. The next step in physics is discussed, along with changing paradigms and geographic distribution. The chapter ends with reflections on design choices and future breakthroughs in science.
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- The New Kind of Science book emphasizes the computational paradigm and its implications for various scientific fields, including the role of professional science versus amateur science.
- The podcast introduces the concept of the really add, representing all possible rules and computations, and explores the limitations of our observation and understanding of this computational universe.
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The Making of New Kind of Science
This podcast episode discusses the background and creation of the book 'New Kind of Science' by Stephen Wolfram. Wolfram explores the process of writing, the structure of the book, and the lost epilogue that was not included in the final version. He emphasizes the importance of the computational paradigm and its implications for various scientific fields. Wolfram also discusses the future of the science presented in the book, including the role of professional science versus amateur science, the importance of simplicity and clear explanations, and the possibility of making contributions to science without a deep knowledge of traditional scientific education.
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