EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 3M
Sam Arbesman: Complex Systems, Code, and Human Understanding | Episode 167
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Sam Arbesman is a complexity scientist, writer, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital, known for his books The Half-Life of Facts, Overcomplicated, and The Magic of Code. In this episode, we explore human understanding, its limits, the power and unpredictability of technology, our relationship with machines, coding, AI, and sci-fi, and how to navigate an increasingly complex and entangled world. Connect and Learn MoreWebsite: arbesman.netBooks: The Half-Life of Facts · Overcomplicated · The Magic of Code ResourcesBooksWhy Greatness Cannot be Planned by Kenneth Stanley and Joel LehmanGamesMinesweeperSimCitySimCity 2000PeopleDanny HillisJoel LehmanKenneth StanleyLarry Wall Richard FeynmanRobin Sloan
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Sam Arbesman is a complexity scientist, writer, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital, known for his books The Half-Life of Facts, Overcomplicated, and The Magic of Code. In this episode, we explore human understanding, its limits, the power and unpredictability of technology, our relationship with machines, coding, AI, and sci-fi, and how to navigate an increasingly complex and entangled world. Connect and Learn More Website: arbesman.net Books: The Half-Life of Facts · ...
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