Jeffrey West

David Krakauer, president of the Santa Fe Institute and a polymath in evolutionary biology, joins theoretical physicist Jeffrey West to unpack the mysteries of complex systems. They discuss how collaboration across disciplines fosters innovative problem-solving, especially in addressing global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation touches on the relationships between mathematics, love, and humanity's role in the universe. With a unique scholarly culture, they explore how curiosity ignites creativity and deepens our understanding of existence.