undefined

Stuart Kauffman

Theoretical biologist who developed the theory of the "adjacent possible" to explain human innovation and explosive growth.

Top 3 podcasts with Stuart Kauffman

Ranked by the Snipd community
undefined
85 snips
Aug 25, 2023 • 11min

The "adjacent possible" -- and how it explains human innovation | Stuart Kauffman

Stuart Kauffman, a pioneering theoretical biologist, introduces his groundbreaking concept of the 'adjacent possible,' which reveals how every innovation lays the groundwork for future breakthroughs. He traces a fascinating path from evolutionary advancements to today's tech revolution, illustrating how unexpected creativity can lead to rapid change. Kauffman also emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change, advocating for responsible innovation to protect all life on Earth.
undefined
13 snips
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 20min

EP 227 Stuart Kauffman on the Emergence of Life

Stuart Kauffman discusses the emergence of life in the universe, auto-catalytic sets, DNA structure, molecular catalysis, origins of metabolism, Darwin's warm pond hypothesis, TAP equation, evolution's creativity, economics unpredictability, autocatalytic closure, information conservation, and an experiment mixing fungi with bacteria.
undefined
5 snips
May 24, 2024 • 0sec

EP 240 Stuart Kauffman on a New Approach to Cosmology

Stuart Kauffman discusses cosmology, quantum gravity, dark matter & energy, Hubble tension, baryonic Tully-Fisher relation, delay hypothesis, past hypothesis problem, dark matter as Ricci soliton, inflation requirements, cold dark matter & cosmic web, Mach's principle, & more.