The Information Edge: Collapse and Rebirth in Complex Systems - Lecture 2

Explore the darker side of the Information Edge in this captivating lecture by Seth Lloyd, part of the Santa Fe Institute's 24th Ulam Lecture Series. Delve into how this powerful principle not only drives the creation of complex structures in our universe but also leads to their destruction. Discover the role of the Information Edge in cosmic phenomena like the collapse of stars and formation of black holes, as well as its impact on mass extinctions, ecosystem unraveling, and financial collapses. Learn how stars, ecosystems, and economies can regain productive balance in the aftermath of destruction. Through simple and accessible examples from cosmology, quantum physics, biological systems, and finance, gain valuable insights into this fundamental concept shaping our universe.

2016 Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series Part 2 - Seth Lloyd