Balance, Criticality, and Antifragility in Complex Systems

Explore the intricate world of complex systems thinking in this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Carlos Gershenson, a professor of computer science at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Delve into the implications of complex systems science for philosophy and discover how philosophical traditions foreshadow findings from the scientific frontier. Examine key concepts such as balance, criticality, antifragility, and self-organization, while drawing connections between Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. Gain insights into the explore-exploit tension, heterogeneity, diversity, and adaptation in complex systems. Learn about real-world applications, including crisis control and the Anthropocene, and understand how these concepts can be applied to maximize performance and make better decisions. Engage with a wide-ranging discussion that bridges the gap between scientific research and philosophical inquiry, offering a unique perspective on the nature of complexity in our world.

Intro
Welcome
Introduction
Background
Explore Exploit Tension
Heterogeneity and Diversity
Buddhist Philosophy and Complex Systems
The Circle Sphere
Model Selection
Adaptation
The Law of Sufficient Variety
Real World Examples
Crisis Control
Heterogeneity and Criticality
The Anthropocene
Two ways to maximize performance
Antifragility
Models
Decisions