What is complexity science and why should you care about it?
Simplifying Complexity
Interdisciplinary Synthesis and Shared Language
Universities traditionally compartmentalized knowledge into separate disciplines, limiting interaction between experts. However, adopting an interdisciplinary approach creates a shared language that bridges various fields. For instance, biology and economics, seemingly unrelated, can be connected through the concept of information. While biology deals with genetic and neural information, economics can be viewed as information about trade and markets. This synthesis enables experts from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations, recognizing the common thread of information underlying different disciplines.
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