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NNadir

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11. See Post #10. It's a "Star Talk" with Krakauer where he explains that the Santa Fe Institute was founded because...

Reply to erronis (Reply #5)

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 06:46 AM

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...it's founder, George Cowan, gave a talk in the 1950's that no one understood, on "Social Entropy." Roughly 30 years later, he founded the Santa Fe Institute.

I haven't had a chance to watch the episode myself, except the very beginning, but perhaps it will give some exposure, through the jokes, to the topic of Complexity.

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Have you ever been to a lecture where the speaker is so smart people are afraid to ask a question? [View all] NNadir Sunday OP

I doubt if you are ever the dumbest person in the room! biophile Sunday #1

Wise of the speaker to give people some time to formulate thoughts enough to come up with questions biophile Sunday #2

Yes PJMcK Sunday #3

I am every time... surfered Sunday #4

This makes you a very wise person. NNadir Monday #8

Sounds like an interesting lecture. Do you know if there is a recording or transcripts of it? erronis Sunday #5

I looked, but no, regrettably. NNadir Sunday #6

See Post #10. It's a "Star Talk" with Krakauer where he explains that the Santa Fe Institute was founded because... NNadir Yesterday #11

Some related material usonian Sunday #7

that's why those who make people comfortable asking questions are so popular Skittles Monday #9

You're in luck: Neil DeGrasse (Star Talk) Speaking With David Krakauer About Why There Is Life. NNadir Yesterday #10