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Simplifying Complexity

The Role of Failures in Materials and the Importance of Equilibrium in Science

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  • Failures in materials are a result of a feedback process that can occur at different scales.
  • The presence of cracks in an airplane wing is an example of a failure at a noticeable scale.
  • Failures can also occur at scales that are not immediately visible.
  • The study of failures and non-equilibrium systems should be the starting point of science.
  • This podcast explores key concepts of complexity science, such as emergence, self-organization, and adaptation.
  • The podcast is produced by Brady Howard and Weveland Creative.
  • To stay updated, subscribe or follow the show in your podcast app.
  • The host of the podcast is Sean Brady.

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