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#27 - Sean Carroll - The Enigma of Complexity

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Embrace the Complexity Beyond Simplicity

Scientific progress is hindered by current theories in physics that do not account for phenomena like dark matter and dark energy, challenging researchers to expand beyond existing frameworks. Despite the clean simplicity of underlying laws, the emergence of complexity in systems such as bacteria and societies introduces a significant frontier in scientific inquiry. Reconciling this complexity with established principles requires a collaborative effort to define and understand the general characteristics of complex systems, as consensus on these definitions remains elusive.

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