Tyler Marghetis on Breakdowns & Breakthroughs - Critical Transitions in Jazz & Mathematics

Explore the universal patterns of critical transitions in diverse systems, from jazz ensembles to mathematical problem-solving, in this thought-provoking talk by SFI Fellow Tyler Marghetis. Delve into the similarities between creative leaps in mathematics and improvisational shifts in music, examining how collectives at various scales experience sudden changes and breakthroughs. Investigate early warning signs of inspiration, the role of the body in thought, and the concept of "aha moments" across different domains. Discover insights on topics such as distributed cognition, the relationship between improvisation and trauma, and the potential death of genre. Gain a deeper understanding of complex systems, creativity, and innovation through discussions on burstiness, virality, and the characteristics of healthy mathematical ecosystems.

Intro
Complexity Introduction
Introduction to Tyler
Backstory
Inspiration
Deborah Gordon
Martin Schaeffer
Ex exogenous disruption
Transforms
The Meta
The Death of the Genre
Critical Transitions
The Gear Shift
The Body in Mathematics
Thinking in Space
Spiders
A healthy mathematical ecosystem
Parallel studies in virality