By using different types of razors like Occam's razor and algorithmic razors, complex problems in physics can be simplified to a single equation or theory. Occam's razor emphasizes parsimony by seeking the simplest explanation without unnecessary complexity. Other razors like Darwin's theory of natural selection and Turing's machine offer unique perspectives, explaining phenomena by consistency with specific mechanics, rather than predicting outcomes.
In this episode, we are exploring the complexity of the concept of "genius" with two experts on the topic. First you’ll hear from David Krakauer, the president of The Santa Fe Institute, a research institution in New Mexico dedicated to the study of complexity science, and then you'll hear from professor Dean Keith Simonton, one of the world’s leading researchers into the psychological mechanisms and influences that generate the phenomenon we so often refer to as "genius."
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