Sam Arbesman — Science, Complexity and Humanistic Computation (EP.277)
Sam Arbesman, complexity scientist, author of "The Magic of Code," and scientist in residence at Lux Capital, joins me for a wide-ranging exploration of how we navigate an increasingly complex world that often exceeds human comprehension.
We dive into the oral traditions that preserve crucial scientific knowledge, why cognitive diversity trumps demographic diversity, the forgotten innovations hiding in technological history, and Sam's vision for "Maxis 2.0".
This conversation had everything—from science fiction's cultural impact to the philosophy of intellectual humility. Sam and I discovered…
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