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Scaling Theory

Thibault Schrepel
Scaling Laws
Technology
Trust
Complexity Science
Evolution
Diffusion Of Technology
Biology
Scaling Theory
Innovation Policy
Democracy
Kleiber's Law
Open Source
Plurality
Increasing Returns
Antitrust
Generative AI
Cities
Hugging Face
NVIDIA
Complexity Economics

Scaling Theory is a podcast dedicated to the power laws behind the growth of companies, technologies, legal and living systems. The host, Dr. Thibault Schrepel, has a PhD in antitrust law and looks at the regulation of digital ecosystems through the lens of complexity theory. The podcast is hosted by the Network Law Review. It features scholarly discussions with select guests and deep dives into t... more

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In the very first episode of Scaling Theory, I mentioned a few scientists who have shaped my understanding of the world. At the very top of that list is today’s guest: W. Brian Arthur.

Brian was born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and went... more

Welcome back to Scaling Theory. My guest today is Cristina Bicchieri, Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics, and one of the most influenti... more

Welcome back to Scaling Theory. My guest today is Robin Hanson, Associate Professor of economics at George Mason University. Robin has long been one of the most original thinkers on institutional design, collective intelligence, as explored in his bo... more

This is the first solo episode of Scaling Theory, where I take a deep dive into the literature. Building on a working paper titled “Adaptive Regulation,” I explore why “future-proof” laws so often fail in the face of rapid technological change, and h... more

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Recent Guests

W. Brian Arthur
A leading figure in complexity science and economics, known as the father of complexity economics.
Santa Fe Institute
Episode: #26 – W. Brian Arthur: On Economies, Santa Fe, and a Life in Ideas
Melanie Moses
Professor of computer science at the University of New Mexico and chair of the New Mexico AI Consortium
University of New Mexico
Episode: #21 – Melanie Moses: From Cells to Algorithms
Melanie Mitchell
Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, author of Complexity: A Guided Tour, and Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans
Santa Fe Institute
Episode: #20 – Melanie Mitchell: The Science of Artificial Thinking
Paul Seabright
Professor of Economics at the Toulouse School of Economics and author of The Divine Economy, How Religions Compete for Wealth, Power, and People
Episode: #19 – Paul Seabright: How to Scale a Religion
Eric von Hippel
Professor of Technological Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: #17 – Eric von Hippel: Freeing Innovation
Rory Linkletter
Professional marathon runner from Canada
Episode: #12 – Rory Linkletter: Scaling Up to the Olympics
Stefan Thurner
Professor of theoretical physics and president of the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna
Complexity Science Hub
Episode: #11 – Stefan Thurner: The Scaling of Everything
Allison Stanger
Middlebury Distinguished Indoor Professor and political scientist
Middlebury College
Episode: #10 – Allison Stanger: Political Science Behind Large Tech Companies
Doyne Farmer
Director of the Complexity Economics Programme at the Institute of New Economic Thinking
Oxford Martin School
Episode: #4 – Doyne Farmer: Chaos Theory & Complexity Economics

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Dr. Thibault Schrepel
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#26 – W. Brian Arthur: On Economies, Santa Fe, and a Life in Ideas
Q: What is the best argument you've heard against complexity economics?
Arthur mentions that the best argument is the perception that it is just computer nonsense while emphasizing that all sciences are evolving towards understanding systems through computation.
#26 – W. Brian Arthur: On Economies, Santa Fe, and a Life in Ideas
Q: What can we do with complexity economics today that we could not do without?
Arthur states that complexity economics allows us to view the real economy more realistically, understanding it as an alive entity reacting and evolving based on the interactions of its agents.
#26 – W. Brian Arthur: On Economies, Santa Fe, and a Life in Ideas
Q: What was the main barrier to doing economics at the time?
Arthur explains that the main barrier was the restrictive assumptions of neoclassical economics, including the ideal that all players in the economy are identical and work towards equilibrium solutions.
#21 – Melanie Moses: From Cells to Algorithms
Q: What is the most underappreciated insight in scaling theory today?
Scaling theory hasn't necessarily percolated into popular consciousness, and there's a need for greater appreciation of systematic changes over large scales.
#21 – Melanie Moses: From Cells to Algorithms
Q: If you were given a billion dollar grant to study skating across systems, what would you build or test?
I would focus on constructing systems for scalable trust and governance that improve how we interact with each other and our environment.

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Focused on the intricate relationships between power laws and the growth of various systems, the podcast offers scholarly discussions that bridge the gap between academic literature and practical applications in business, law, and technology. The varying episodes explore the intersections of AI, economics, legal frameworks, and innovations, inviting experts to dissect complex topics such as free innovation, the impact of algorithms on society, and the evolution of legal standards in the digital age. This blend of rigorous academic insight and real-world implications makes it particularly appealing to those interested in both theoretical and practical aspects of growth and regulation in the modern world.

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