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Simplifying Complexity

Sean Brady from Brady Heywood
Complex Systems
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Time
Origin Of Life
Casualties In War
Iraq War
Power Laws
Colombia Conflict
Power Grid
Behavioral Economics
Consumer Behavior
Panama Papers
Chaos Theory

Simplifying Complexity is a podcast about the underlying principles of complex systems. On the show, we explore the key concepts of complexity science with expert minds from around the world. Each episode focuses on an interview where we break down a specific concept in detail.

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After almost three years of deep discussions with world-renowned experts to try to understand the underlying principles of the most complex systems in our universe, this is the final episode of Simplifying Complexity.

However, we’re pleased to anno... more

Dave Snowden is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Company. The Cynefin Company is an action research and development hub that uses complexity science principles to provide organisations with better tools and frameworks to solve ... more

This is part two of our discussion with Marten Scheffer about societal collapse. Marten Scheffer is a Professor at Wageningen University and Research Centre and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute.

In this episode, Marten explores the c... more

Throughout history, we’ve seen societies rise and dramatically fall, but why?

In this episode, Marten Scheffer, a Professor at Wageningen University and Research Centre and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, explains how social, poli... more

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Dave Snowden
Chief Scientific Officer of the Cynefin Company and the founder and director of the Cynefin Center
Cynefin Company
Episode: In conversation with Dave Snowden
Marten Scheffer
Distinguished professor at Wageningen University, external professor at the Santa Fe Institute, and member of the Academy of Sciences in the Netherlands and the US.
Wageningen University
Episode: Exploring societal collapse - Part 1
Lee Cronin
Regis Professor of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow and CEO of Chemify
Chemify
Episode: Assembly theory with Lee Cronin - Part 1
Christopher Lynn
Assistant Professor of Physics at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: What can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2
Paul Smaldino
Professor of Cognitive and Information Sciences at UC Merced
University of California, Merced
Episode: How cultural evolution shapes us - Part 1
Ricardo Hausmann
Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School and founder of the Harvard Growth Lab.
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: What is your country good at?
Kevin Mitchell
Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Do you have free will? - Part 1
Michal Shur-Ofry
Lawyer and associate professor at the Hebrew University Law Faculty
Hebrew University Law Faculty
Episode: Law and complexity science
Jimmy Soni
Best-selling Author
Episode: The scientist who made the digital world possible - Part 2

Host

Sean Brady
Forensic Engineer and host with a passion for simplifying complexity science concepts and engaging with experts to explore complex systems.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • You’ve stumbled on a real gem

    I had a suspicion that complex systems science might give insights into the mysteries of the world - this podcast serves them up in easy to chew chunks and with an addictive lightness of touch. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ushi1ushi1
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • fascinating stuff

    Podchaser
    5
    sketchn98
    9 months ago
  • Informative & well produced!

    Loving this series! I’m enjoying the learning curve! Great interviews and excellent sound production!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr P Mason
    Australia2 years ago
  • Trust in Brady

    Some of the early episodes didn’t seem all that amazing to me, but I now realize they were laying the groundwork for some reason amazing insights on AI and Emergence that come later on. Excellent work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    will505
    United States2 years ago
  • A must listen

    Next level thinking. Beyond contracts and engineering, it’s asking how this stuff really works—the people behind it all. Too often we ignore how the human factors affect our projects. One of the most insightful podcasts I’ve heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinMurphyLaw
    United States3 years ago

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Feedback often notes the podcast's ability to provoke thoughtful conversations about systems and societal issues.
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Exploring societal collapse - Part 1
Q: Can you explain why, as we get more organized and we do more things, why does that reach a point where we get vulnerable?
You get wealth concentration, power and wealth concentration, leading elites to become unresponsive to the needs of society.
Exploring societal collapse - Part 1
Q: How do you get from there then to societal collapses or political state collapses?
The relatively sudden demise of many civilizations, empires, is one of the most fascinating things by studying their history and archaeology.
Exploring societal collapse - Part 1
Q: How did you get into this sort of research?
I guess almost my entire professional career, I've been fascinated by the concept of resilience and tipping points in systems.
In conversation with Jim Rutt
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your life before you got to the subject of complex systems?
I grew up in a working-class neighborhood, went to MIT, and got a job in college textbook publishing where I became interested in computers and technology.
Assembly theory with Lee Cronin - Part 2
Q: What is that cutoff number on the assembly index of when we move from something that we would say is not alive versus something that we would say is alive?
The number is 14 to 15, indicating that above this, you know there is a genetic system at work.

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A focus on complexity science is prevalent throughout the series, emphasizing fundamental concepts that underpin complex systems. Listeners are introduced to a variety of expert guests from diverse backgrounds, including science, academia, and industry, who provide insights into topics ranging from societal collapse and resilience to cultural evolution and the mechanisms of human cognition. Unique discussions often interlink historical events and innovative theories, encouraging audiences to think critically about how complex systems operate in multiple contexts. With expert interviews, the content's depth is combined with accessibility, making the lessons applicable to both personal and professional spheres.

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Recent guests on Simplifying Complexity include:

1. Dave Snowden
2. Marten Scheffer
3. Lee Cronin
4. Christopher Lynn
5. Paul Smaldino
6. Ricardo Hausmann
7. Kevin Mitchell
8. Michal Shur-Ofry

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