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The Orthogonal BetMichael Rosen on Golems, Dybbuks & the Four Quadrants of AIIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Michael Rosen, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a lawyer focused on technology and intellectual property. Rosen is the author of Like Silicon From Clay: What Ancient Jewish Wisdom Can Teach Us About AI, a provocative new book that offers a framework for understanding artificial intelligence and how humans might relate to it.Arbesman’s own forthcoming book, The Magic of Code, explores similar themes—the strange and wondrous nature of computing—treating it as a kind of liberal art that intersects with l...2025-06-0449 minThe Orthogonal BetNick Bowden on Building a Real World SimCityIn this episode of The Orthogonal Bet, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Nick Bowden, CEO of Replica—a company that models mobility in urban environments through a blend of data and simulation. Think of it as a real-world version of SimCity.Arbesman and Bowden explore Nick’s journey from urban planning into the world of public-sector technology. Their conversation spans the inherent messiness of building software for government, how transportation simulations actually work, and the nature of cities as complex systems. They also dive into the importance of long-term thinking in public infrastructure—and yes, t...2025-05-2853 minThe Orthogonal BetLu Wilson on Art of Creative CodingIn this episode of The Orthogonal Bet, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Lu Wilson, a programmer and creative coder who also works as a software engineer at tldraw, a Lux Capital portfolio company. Lu’s creative work is broad, strange, and delightful in all the best ways—perhaps best exemplified by the Todepond videos, a mindbending series that reimagines computing through playful, experimental lenses.Together, Samuel and Lu explore the world of Todepond, the ethos of creative coding, and Lu’s unconventional path through education. Their conversation spans topics like cellular automata, the programming langua...2025-05-2142 min
On a LimbRekindling The Magic of Code with Samuel Arbesman, PhDSend us a textIn this episode, Irene is joined by Samuel Arbesman, PhD, to discuss his new book, 'The Magic of Code'.With a Ph.D. in computational biology from Cornell University, Sam currently serves as Scientist-in-Residence at Lux Capital. He’s well known for his writings, published in Wired, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, among others, and he’s authored several popular books.Sam and Irene discuss the importance of rekindling wonder in our relationship with technology, the historical context of computing, and the responsibility that comes with the power of soft...2025-05-2133 minThe Orthogonal BetSamantha John on Hopscotch the easy bake oven of codeIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Samantha John, co-founder of Hopscotch—a delightful programming environment designed for children. Samuel wanted to explore the origins of Hopscotch, its underlying philosophy, and how we might think more broadly about teaching programming to young people.Their conversation spans the history of programming, the unique powers and possibilities of computers, and the role of tools like Hopscotch in shaping how kids interact with code. They also touch on AI and the future of programming. It’s a fun, wide-ranging discussion that captures Samantha’s thoughtful approach and contag...2025-04-3037 minThe Orthogonal BetTorie Bosch on the 26 Lines of Code That Changed the WorldIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman sits down with Torie Bosch—now an editor at STAT News and formerly a longtime editor at Slate Magazine. Building on a groundbreaking Slate project, Bosch edited the acclaimed anthology You Are Not Expected to Understand This: How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World, which explores the pivotal snippets of software that have profoundly shaped society.Arbesman and Bosch trace the project’s origins and unpack the stories behind these influential code fragments. Their conversation dives into the wider interplay of code, technology, and culture—probing themes of humility in tec...2025-04-2343 minThe Orthogonal BetJason Crawford on The Techno-Humanist ManifestoIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Jason Crawford, a writer and thinker who explores the idea of progress in modern society. Jason is the founder and president of the Roots of Progress Institute, an organization dedicated to developing a modern philosophy of progress. As part of this mission, the institute runs a fellowship for individuals writing about progress-related themes. Jason himself is a prolific writer and is currently working on a book-in-progress titled The Techno-Humanist Manifesto.Together, Samuel and Jason discuss Jason’s journey from blogging about progress to founding an entire institution de...2025-04-1636 min
Two ThoughtsTwo Thoughts from Samuel ArbesmanTwo Thoughts from Samuel Arbesman — curated by Jim O'Shaughnessy, brought to life through AI narration and analysis.
Buy Two Thoughts on Amazon (https://amzn.id/BMLcqU6) or on infinitebooks.com2025-04-1103 minThe Orthogonal BetJohn Hendrix on "The Mythmakers"In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with John Hendrix. John is a writer and illustrator whose work appears widely across books and publications. His most recent book is the graphic novel The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This compelling work delves into the enduring friendship between Lewis, author of the Narnia series, and Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. But it also goes far beyond their personal story, exploring broader themes such as mythmaking, creativity, and the nature of friendship itself.Samuel and John...2025-04-0939 minThe Orthogonal BetNadia Asparouhova on ANTIMEMETICSIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Nadia Asparouhova. Nadia is a writer and thinker who explores the ideas that suffuse the tech world. She is the author of Working in Public, a book about the culture of open source software, as well as the forthcoming Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading. Antimemetics is a fascinating exploration of why some ideas are far less likely to spread than others—and how understanding this phenomenon can help us think more deeply about society.Samuel and Nadia discuss her new book, diving into the concept of an...2025-04-0239 minThe Orthogonal BetAlex Soojung-Kim Pang on REST & SHORTERIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Alex Pang, author of several influential books on rethinking work—particularly how we rest and why spending less time in the office can lead to greater productivity. Pang’s most recent works include REST: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less and SHORTER: Work Better, Smarter and Less—Here’s How. His work focuses deeply on the four-day workweek, and he collaborates with 4 Day Week Global to promote a more sustainable and balanced approach to labor.Together, Samuel and Alex explore the origins of Alex’s interest in rest and p...2025-03-2640 minThe Orthogonal BetLawrence Lundy-Bryan on how data-driven VC is overIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Lawrence Lundy-Bryan, a partner at the venture capital firm Lunar Ventures who specializes in researching the landscape of cutting-edge technological advances. Lawrence has been examining technologies as part of a project called the State of the Future, providing analyses into a large number of new technological developments.And the current state of AI is freaking him out. In a recent essay titled "data-driven VC is over," Lawrence looks at how the new AI research tool Deep Research basically can do everything he used to do. This has prompted Lawrence to...2025-03-1941 minThe Orthogonal BetNadia Drake on The Arecibo Message our "Selfie of Humanity"On November 16, 1974, the first message meant for the stars was broadcast into space, using a series of zeros and ones to encode an image. This image was designed by Frank Drake, an astronomer who helped develop the modern field of SETI as well as the Drake Equation, a formula which helps scientists think about the likelihood of intelligent life in our galaxy.Fifty years later, the science journalist Nadia Drake, who is also the daughter of Frank Drake, wrote an essay for Scientific American about this message.In this episode Samuel Arbesman had the pleasure...2025-03-1237 minThe Orthogonal BetNiko McCarty on Building Asimov Press and Writing for Ambitious ReadersIn this episode of The Orthogonal Bet, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Niko McCarty, the founding editor of Asimov Press. With a background in biology and science journalism, McCarty now leads Asimov Press, a publication dedicated to deep, thoughtful articles at the frontiers of biology and its history.Arbesman, a longtime admirer of McCarty’s writing, was eager to explore his insights for many reasons. As the builder of a new press and a curator of compelling scientific narratives, McCarty has a unique perspective on science journalism. But beyond that, he also has his fi...2025-03-0549 minThe Orthogonal BetDave Jilk on AI, Poetry, and the Future of AGIIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Dave Jilk. Dave is a tech entrepreneur and writer. He’s done a ton: started multiple companies, including in AI, published works of poetry, and written scientific papers. And he’s now written a new book that is an epic poem about the origins of Artificial General Intelligence, told from the perspective of the first such entity. It’s titled Epoch: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga and is a deeply thoughtful humanistic take on artificial intelligence, chock-full of literary allusions.Sam wanted to speak with Dave to learn more about the origins of...2025-02-1540 minThe Orthogonal BetHenry Oliver on Embracing Second ActsIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with the writer Henry Oliver. Henry is the author of the fantastic new book Second Act. This book is about the idea of late bloomers and professional success later in life, and more broadly how to think about one’s career, and Sam recently reviewed it for The Wall Street Journal. Sam really enjoyed this book and wanted to have a chance to discuss it with Henry.Henry and Sam had a chance to talk about a lot of topics, beginning with how to actually define late bloomers and what makes a su...2025-02-1539 minThe Orthogonal BetDominic Falcao on How Deep Science Ventures Redefines Deep Tech InnovationIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Dominic Falcao, a founding director of Deep Science Ventures (DSV), which he created in 2016 after leading Imperial College London’s science startup program. Deep Science Ventures takes a principled and problem-based approach to founding new deep tech startups. They have even created a PhD program for scientists specifically geared towards helping them create new companies.Sam wanted to speak with Dom to discuss the origins of Deep Science Ventures, as well as how to think about scientific and technological progress more broadly, and even how to conceive new research or...2025-02-1542 minThe Orthogonal BetMax Bennett on A Brief History of IntelligenceIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with writer, researcher, and entrepreneur Max Bennett. Max is the cofounder of multiple AI companies and the author of the fascinating book A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains. This book offers a deeply researched look at the nature of intelligence and how biological history has led to this phenomenon. It explores aspects of evolution, the similarities and differences between AI and human intelligence, many features of neuroscience, and more.Produced by Christopher GatesMusic by Suno2025-02-1544 minThe Orthogonal BetLev Grossman on The Role of Complexity in World-BuildingIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with novelist Lev Grossman. A longtime fan of Lev’s novels, the host delves into his works, including The Magicians trilogy—a splendid set of books about a university for magic, fantastical worlds, and much more. These books are amazing. Lev’s newest book is the novel The Bright Sword, a retelling of the legends of King Arthur, particularly focusing on what happens after Arthur dies.The Sam devoured The Bright Sword and found it fascinating. It’s a book that weaves together ideas about gods and magic, the layering of myths across hist...2025-02-1538 minThe Orthogonal BetAlex Miller on The Wonders of Graph Paper and Algorithmic ArtIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Alex Miller, a software developer and artist known for his work on a project called Spacefiller. This project exemplifies generative art, where computer code is used to create art and imagery. Spacefiller itself is a pixelated form of artwork that feels organic and biological, but is entirely crafted through algorithms.Sam invited Alex to discuss not only Spacefiller, but also the broader world of generative art, and the concept of coding as a fun and playful activity. Together, they explore topics such as the distinction between computation as art and compu...2025-02-1544 minThe Orthogonal BetJ. Doyne Farmer on Complexity EconomicsIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with J. Doyne Farmer, a physicist, complexity scientist, and economist. Doyne is currently the Director of the Complexity Economics program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School and the Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.Doyne is also the author of the fascinating new book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World.”Sam wanted to explore Doyne’s intriguing history in complexity science, his new book, and...2025-02-1540 minThe Orthogonal BetTarin Ziyaee on Artificial Life and Robotic EvolutionIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Tarin Ziyaee, a technologist and founder, about the world of artificial life. The field of artificial life explores ways to describe and encapsulate aspects of life within software and computer code. Tarin has extensive experience in machine learning and AI, having worked at Meta and Apple, and is currently building a company in the field of Artificial Life. This new company—which, full disclosure, Sam is also advising—aims to embody aspects of life within software to accelerate evolution and develop robust methods for controlling robotic behavior in the real world.Sam...2025-02-1542 minThe Orthogonal BetOmar Rizwan on Connecting Online Communities to In-Person ProgrammingIn this conversation, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Omar Rizwan, a programmer currently working on Folk Computer. Omar has a longstanding interest in user interfaces in computing and is now focused on creating physical interfaces that enable computing in a more communal and tangible way—think of moving sheets of paper in the real world and projecting images onto surfaces. Folk Computer is an open-source project that explores a new type of computing in this vein.Samuel engages with Omar on a range of topics, from Folk Computer and the broader space of user interfaces, to the challenges...2025-02-1536 minThe Orthogonal BetEli Altman on The Art of NamingIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman Sam speaks with Eli Altman, the managing director of A Hundred Monkeys, a company that specializes in the art of naming. A Hundred Monkeys works with clients to come up with the perfect name for a company, product, or anything else that requires a name.The art of naming is a fascinating subject. Throughout human history, the power of names has been a recurring theme in stories and religion. A well-crafted name has the ability to evoke emotions and associations in a profoundly impactful way.Sam invited Eli to the show...2025-02-1530 minThe Orthogonal BetAlex Komoroske on How to Navigate Complexity Within a Large OrganizationsIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman Sam speaks with Alex Komoroske, a master of systems thinking. Alex is the CEO and co-founder of a startup building at the intersection of AI, privacy, and open-endedness. Previously, he served as the Head of Corporate Strategy at Stripe, and before that, spent many years at Google, where he worked on the Chrome web platform, ambient computing strategy, Google Maps, Google Earth, and more.The throughline for Alex is his focus on complex systems, which are everywhere: from the Internet to biology, from the organizations we build to society as a whole. T...2025-02-1542 minThe Orthogonal BetAdrian Tchaikovsky on Bio Trajectories and the Importance of Long-Term ThinkingIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Adrian Tchaikovsky, the celebrated novelist of numerous science fiction and fantasy books, including his Children of Time series, Final Architects series, and The Doors of Eden. Among many other topics, Adrian’s novels often explore evolutionary history, combining “what-if” questions with an expansive view of the possible directions biology can take, with implications for both Earth and alien life. This is particularly evident in The Doors of Eden, which examines alternate potential paths for evolution and intelligence on Earth.Sam was interested in speaking with Adrian to learn how he thinks...2025-02-1542 minThe Orthogonal BetJohn Strausbaugh on The Harsh Realities of the Soviet Space ProgramIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with John Strausbaugh, a former editor of New York Press and the author of numerous history books. John’s latest work is the compelling new book “The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned.”The book is an eye-opening delight, filled with stories about the Potemkin Village-like space program that the Soviets ran. Beneath the achievements that alarmed the United States, the Soviet space program was essentially a shambling disaster. The book reveals many tales that had been hidden from the public for years. In this conversation, Samuel exp...2025-02-1533 minThe Orthogonal BetMichael Levin on Understanding Embodied IntelligenceIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Michael Levin, a biologist and the Vannevar Bush Professor at Tufts University. Michael’s work encompasses how information is processed in biology, the development of organismal structures, the field of Artificial Life, and much more.Sam wanted to talk to Michael because of his pioneering research in these areas. Biology, as Michael’s work reveals, is far more complex than the mechanistic explanations often taught in school. For instance, the process of morphogenesis—how organisms develop their specific forms—challenges our understanding of computation in biology, and Michael is leading the way in t...2025-02-1543 minThe Orthogonal BetLaurel Schwulst on The Quest to Build the Fruitful WebIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Laurel Schwulst. Laurel operates within many roles: designer, artist, educator, and technologist. She explores—among other things—the intersection of the human, the computational, and the wonderful. Sam wanted to talk to Laurel because of this intersection and particularly because of how Laurel thinks about the internet. As part of this, she helps to run HTML Day and its celebrations, promotes what is referred to as “HTML Energy,” and is even thinking deeply about what it would mean to create a PBS of the Internet. In other words, the Internet and the web are delightf...2025-02-1523 minThe Orthogonal BetEliot Peper on The Art of Cultivating CuriosityIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Eliot Peper. Eliot is a science fiction novelist and all-around delightful thinker. Eliot’s books are thrilling tales of the near future, exploring many delightful areas of the world and the frontiers of science and technology. In Eliot’s most recent novel, Foundry, he takes the reader on a journey through the world of semiconductors, from their geopolitical implications to their profoundly weird manufacturing processes.Sam wanted to talk to Eliot to explore this profound strangeness of the manufacturing of computer chips, but also use this as a jumping-off point for somethin...2025-02-1535 minThe Orthogonal BetHilary Mason on Building a Fractal Combinatorial Trope MachineIn this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Hilary Mason, co-founder and CEO of Hidden Door, a startup creating a platform for interactive storytelling experiences within works of fiction. Hilary has also worked in machine learning and data science, having built a machine learning R&D company called Fast Forward Labs, which she sold to Cloudera. She was the chief scientist at Bitly and even a computer science professor.Samuel wanted to talk to Hilary not only because of her varied experiences but also because she has thought deeply about how to use AI productively—and far from na...2025-02-1545 minThe Orthogonal BetAmy Kuceyeski on Using Computational Biology to Understand How the Brain WorksIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Amy Kuceyeski, a mathematician and biologist who is a professor at Cornell University in computational biology, statistics, and data science, as well as in radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Amy studies the workings of the human brain, the nature of neurological diseases, and the use of machine learning and neuroimaging to better understand these topics.Sam wanted to talk to Amy because she has been using sophisticated AI techniques for years to understand the brain. She is full of innovative ideas and experiments about how to explore how we p...2025-02-1535 minThe Orthogonal BetWhat the Microsoft Outage Reveals about Complex SystemsIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman delves into the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, providing insights on how to understand this event through the lens of complexity science. The episode was inspired by Sam's very timely post in the Atlantic: "What the Microsoft Outage Reveals"Join us as Sam answers Producer Christopher Gates’ questions, exploring the intricate web of factors that led to this global system failure and offering a unique perspective on navigating and preventing such crises in the future.Produced by Christopher GatesMusic bySuno2025-02-1510 minThe Orthogonal BetAlice Albrecht on What AI Can Learn from Human CognitionIn this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with Alice Albrecht, the founder and CEO of Recollect, a startup in the AI and tools for thought space. Alice, trained in cognitive neuroscience, has had a long career in machine learning and artificial intelligence.Samuel wanted to talk to Alice because of her extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and cognitive science. She has studied brains, witnessed the hype cycles in AI, and excels at discerning the reality from the noise in the field. Alice shares her wisdom on the nature of artificial intelligence, the current excitement surrounding it, and the...2025-02-1534 minThe Orthogonal BetPhilip Ball on ‘How Life Works'In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Philip Ball, a science writer, and formerly a longtime editor at the science journal Nature. Philip is the author of the fantastic new book “How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology.”Samuel wanted to talk to Philip because he loved this book. It’s fascinating and deeply provocative, even for someone with a PhD in computational biology—though Samuel’s might be a bit worn and out of date—and yet he still learned so much. The book examines how new advances in our understanding of biology have led scien...2025-02-1543 min
Interintellect HostcastSamuel Arbesman: Computation and WonderIn this episode, host Ravi Joseph speaks with scientist and author Samuel Arbesman about his new book, the Magic of Code. They discuss computing as a universal field, the overlaps between computing and biology, the role of wonder in scientific investigation, and more.Samuel’s Interintellect Salon on February 13:https://interintellect.com/salons/the-magic-of-codeSamuel’s Website:https://arbesman.net/Find Samuel on X:https://x.com/arbesmanFind Ravi on X:https://x.com/rjkarmayogi2025-02-0744 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Dave Jilk on AI, Poetry, and the Future of AGIWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Dave Jilk. Dave is a tech entrepreneur and writer. He’s done a ton: started multiple companies, including in AI, published works of poetry, and written scientific papers. And he’s now written a new book that is an epic poem about the origins of Artificial General Intelligence, told from the perspective of the first such entity. It’s titled Epoch: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga and is a deeply thoughtful humanistic take on artificial intelligence, chock-full of lite...2024-11-2140 min
The Common ReaderMarion Turner: Chaucer's worldI spoke to Samuel Arbesman about late bloomers. He asked many splendid questions no-one has asked before. With Mark Crowley I discussed some practical aspects of late blooming. On December 5th I am talking to professor Stephen Greenblatt and psychoanalyst Adam Philips about their new book Second Chances, which combines Shakespeare and late blooming. What more could I ask for?I was delighted to talk to Marion Turner, the J.R.R. Tolkien professor of English Language and Literature at Oxford. We talked about how the printing press affected the English language, the effect of...2024-11-171h 01
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Embracing Second Acts with Henry OliverWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with the writer Henry Oliver. Henry is the author of the fantastic new book Second Act. This book is about the idea of late bloomers and professional success later in life, and more broadly how to think about one’s career, and Sam recently reviewed it for The Wall Street Journal. Sam really enjoyed this book and wanted to have a chance to discuss it with Henry.
Henry and Sam had a chance to talk about a lot of topics, beginning with...2024-11-1440 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: How deep science ventures redefines deep tech innovationWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Dominic Falcao, a founding director of Deep Science Ventures (DSV), which he created in 2016 after leading Imperial College London’s science startup program. Deep Science Ventures takes a principled and problem-based approach to founding new deep tech startups. They have even created a PhD program for scientists specifically geared towards helping them create new companies.
Sam wanted to speak with Dom to discuss the origins of Deep Science Ventures, as well as h...2024-11-0742 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Exploring the history of intelligenceWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with writer, researcher, and entrepreneur Max Bennett. Max is the cofounder of multiple AI companies and the author of the fascinating book A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains. This book offers a deeply researched look at the nature of intelligence and how biological history has led to this phenomenon. It explores aspects of evolution, the similarities and differences between AI and human intelligence, many features of neuroscience, and mo...2024-10-3045 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The role of complexity in world-buildingWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, the Sam speaks with novelist Lev Grossman. A longtime fan of Lev’s novels, the host delves into his works, including The Magicians trilogy—a splendid set of books about a university for magic, fantastical worlds, and much more. These books are amazing. Lev’s newest book is the novel The Bright Sword, a retelling of the legends of King Arthur, particularly focusing on what happens after Arthur dies.
The Sam devoured The Bright Sword...2024-10-2338 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The Wonders of Graph Paper and Algorithmic ArtWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Alex Miller, a software developer and artist known for his work on a project called Spacefiller. This project exemplifies generative art, where computer code is used to create art and imagery. Spacefiller itself is a pixelated form of artwork that feels organic and biological, but is entirely crafted through algorithms.
Sam invited Alex to discuss not only Spacefiller, but also the broader world of generative art, and the concept...2024-10-1744 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Complex economics is applying complex systems methodsWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with J. Doyne Farmer, a physicist, complexity scientist, and economist. Doyne is currently the Director of the Complexity Economics program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School and the Baillie Gifford Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.
Doyne is also the author of the fascinating new book “Making Sense of Chaos: A...2024-10-0940 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Artificial Life and Robotic EvolutionWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Tarin Ziyaee, a technologist and founder, about the world of artificial life. The field of artificial life explores ways to describe and encapsulate aspects of life within software and computer code. Tarin has extensive experience in machine learning and AI, having worked at Meta and Apple, and is currently building a company in the field of Artificial Life. This new company—which, full disclosure, Sam is also advising—aims to embody aspects of life...2024-10-0242 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: From Online Communities to In-Person ProgrammingWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this conversation, he speaks with Omar Rizwan, a programmer currently working on Folk Computer. Omar has a longstanding interest in user interfaces in computing and is now focused on creating physical interfaces that enable computing in a more communal and tangible way—think of moving sheets of paper in the real world and projecting images onto surfaces. Folk Computer is an open-source project that explores a new type of computing in this vein.
Samu...2024-09-2536 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The Art of NamingWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Eli Altman, the managing director of A Hundred Monkeys, a company that specializes in the art of naming. A Hundred Monkeys works with clients to come up with the perfect name for a company, product, or anything else that requires a name.
The art of naming is a fascinating subject. Throughout human history, the power of names has been a recurring theme in stories and religion. A well-crafted n...2024-09-1930 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: How to Navigate Complexity Within a Large OrganizationWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Alex Komoroske, a master of systems thinking. Alex is the CEO and co-founder of a startup building at the intersection of AI, privacy, and open-endedness. Previously, he served as the Head of Corporate Strategy at Stripe, and before that, spent many years at Google, where he worked on the Chrome web platform, ambient computing strategy, Google Maps, Google Earth, and more.
The throughline for Alex is his focus on complex systems, which ar...2024-09-1243 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Bio Trajectories and the Importance of Long-Term ThinkingWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Adrian Tchaikovsky, the celebrated novelist of numerous science fiction and fantasy books, including his Children of Time series, Final Architects series, and The Doors of Eden. Among many other topics, Adrian’s novels often explore evolutionary history, combining “what-if” questions with an expansive view of the possible directions biology can take, with implications for both Earth and alien life. This is particularly evident in The Doors of Eden, which examines a...2024-09-0443 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The Harsh Realities of the Soviet Space ProgramWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with John Strausbaugh, a former editor of New York Press and the author of numerous history books. John’s latest work is the compelling new book “The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned.”
The book is an eye-opening delight, filled with stories about the Potemkin Village-like space program that the Soviets ran. Beneath the achievements that alarmed the United States, the Soviet space program was es...2024-08-2834 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Understanding Embodied IntelligenceWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Michael Levin, a biologist and the Vannevar Bush Professor at Tufts University. Michael’s work encompasses how information is processed in biology, the development of organismal structures, the field of Artificial Life, and much more.
Sam wanted to talk to Michael because of his pioneering research in these areas. Biology, as Michael’s work reveals, is far more complex than the mechanistic explanations often taught in school...2024-08-2344 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The Quest to Build the Fruitful WebWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Laurel Schwulst. Laurel operates within many roles: designer, artist, educator, and technologist. She explores—among other things—the intersection of the human, the computational, and the wonderful. Sam wanted to talk to Laurel because of this intersection and particularly because of how Laurel thinks about the internet. As part of this, she helps to run HTML Day and its celebrations, promotes what is referred to as “HTML Energy,” and i...2024-08-1623 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: : The Art of Cultivating CuriosityWelcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Eliot Peper. Eliot is a science fiction novelist and all-around delightful thinker. Eliot’s books are thrilling tales of the near future, exploring many delightful areas of the world and the frontiers of science and technology. In Eliot’s most recent novel, Foundry, he takes the reader on a journey through the world of semiconductors, from their geopolitical implications to their profoundly weird manufacturing processes.2024-08-0935 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Building a Fractal Combinatorial Trope MachineWelcome to the ongoing mini-series The Orthogonal Bet. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, a Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, he speaks with Hilary Mason, co-founder and CEO of Hidden Door, a startup creating a platform for interactive storytelling experiences within works of fiction. Hilary has also worked in machine learning and data science, having built a machine learning R&D company called Fast Forward Labs, which she sold to Cloudera. She was the chief scientist at Bitly and even a computer science professor.
Samuel wanted to talk to Hila...2024-08-0245 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Using Computational Biology to Understand How the Brain WorksWelcome to the ongoing mini-series The Orthogonal Bet. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, a Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Amy Kuceyeski, a mathematician and biologist who is a professor at Cornell University in computational biology, statistics, and data science, as well as in radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Amy studies the workings of the human brain, the nature of neurological diseases, and the use of machine learning and neuroimaging to better understand these topics.
Sam wanted to talk to Amy because she...2024-07-2635 min
podcast 2010Gourmet ou Gostoso? Desvendando as Feiras Gastronômicas de São PauloAmantes da gastronomia, uni-vos! Neste episódio, mergulhamos no universo das feiras gastronômicas de São Paulo, um verdadeiro labirinto de sabores e preços. Será que, como muitos dizem, os paulistanos adoram pagar caro para comer mal? Existe solução para essa "gourmetização" exagerada?Junte-se a nós nesta investigação saborosa e descubra:O que realmente define uma feira gastronômica de qualidade?Vale a pena investir em pratos caros em meio à multidão?Quais as alternativas para quem busca uma experiência gastronômica autêntica e acessível em São Paulo?Dicas infalí...2024-07-2440 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: What the Microsoft Outage RevealsWelcome to the ongoing mini-series The Orthogonal Bet. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, a Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, Sam delves into the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, providing insights on how to understand this event through the lens of complexity science. The episode was inspired by Sam's very timely post in the Atlantic: "What the Microsoft Outage Reveals"
Join us as Sam answers Producer Christopher Gates’ questions, exploring the intricate web of factors that led to this global system failure and offering a unique perspective on navigating and preven...2024-07-1910 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: The Quest to Find the Poetic WebWelcome to the ongoing mini-series The Orthogonal Bet. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, a Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, Sam speaks with Kristoffer Tjalve. Kristoffer is hard to categorize, and in the best possible way. However, if one had to provide a description, it could be said that he is a curator and impresario of a burgeoning online community that celebrates the “quiet, odd, and poetic web.”
What does this phrase mean? It can mean a lot, but it basically refers to anything that is the...2024-07-1933 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: What AI Can Learn from Human CognitionHello and welcome to the ongoing miniseries The Orthogonal Bet
Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital
In this episode, Samuel speaks with Alice Albrecht, the founder and CEO of Recollect, a startup in the AI and tools for thought space. Alice, trained in cognitive neuroscience, has had a long career in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Samuel wanted to talk to Alice because of her extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and cognitive science. She has studied brains, witnessed the hype cycles in AI, and...2024-07-1235 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Unveiling the Complexity of Life: A Conversation with Philip Ball on ‘How Life Works'Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world.
Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, Samuel speaks with Philip Ball, a science writer, and formerly a longtime editor at the science journal Nature. Philip is the author of the fantastic new book “How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology.”
Samuel wanted to talk to Philip because he loved this b...2024-07-0544 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: How to fund R&D that is for the public good?In this episode, Sam speaks with Ben Reinhardt, an engineer, scientist, and the founder of a new research organization called Speculative Technologies.
Ben is obsessed with building an open-ended and exciting future for humanity. After spending time in academia, government, startups, and even venture capital, he set out to build a new type of research organization—Speculative Technologies—that helps to create new technologies and innovations in materials and manufacturing, acting as a sort of industrial lab for these public goods in order to make a positive vision of the future more likely.
There is a lo...2024-06-2826 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: SimCity, Maxis and the ambitious modeling of everythingThe Orthogonal Bet is an ongoing miniseries of the Riskgaming podcast that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world hosted by Samuel Arbesman, complexity scientist, author, and Scientist-in-Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode, Sam speaks with game designer and researcher Chaim Gingold, the author of the fantastic new book Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine.
As is probably clear from the title, this new book is about the creation of SimCity, but it’s also about much more than that: it’s about the deep prehistory and...2024-06-2122 min
RiskgamingThe Orthogonal Bet: Novelist Robin Sloan’s Love for Books with Maps on the First PageHello, and welcome to the ongoing mini-series, The Orthogonal Bet, a show that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world.
Host Samuel Arbesman, Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital.
In this episode Sam speaks with Robin Sloan, novelist and writer and all-around fun thinker. Robin is the author of the previous novels, Mr Penumbra’s Twenty Four Hour Book Store and Sourdough, which are both tech-infused novels, with a sort of literary flavor mingled with a touch of science fiction. That’s why...2024-06-0742 min
REWORKStrangers at a Cocktail PartyJason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the co-founders of 37signals, dive into their book REWORK and discuss the essay “Strangers at a Cocktail Party” with Rework host, Kimberly Rhodes. From their experience, hiring too many people at once can throw off the balance and continuity of a company's culture. They talk about the importance of gradual assimilation and how culture is implicit, not always written down. They share insights on the value of fresh perspectives and the excitement of facing challenges head-on.Key Takeaways:00:30 - Gradually integrating new hires is important for...2024-04-1024 min
RiskgamingErik Hoel (part 2): Dreaming, AI, and the Future of EducationEver wonder if your dreams were more than just dreams? Dive into an intriguing conversation with Erik Hoel on our latest “Securities” podcast with host Danny Crichton, as we explore the unexpected link between AI, neuroscience, and the enigmatic world of dreams.
What if dreams are our brain's way of preventing cognitive overfitting, much like synthetic datasets in machine learning? Could dreams be the human equivalent of synthetic data?
This episode doesn't just stop at dreams. We end the conversation with a discussion of Erik’s essay “Why we stopped making Einsteins” delves into the intriguing...2023-12-1324 min
RiskgamingErik Hoel (part 1): The Consciousness WinterIn this episode of the "Securities" podcast, host Danny Crichton leads a discussion on consciousness with guests Erik Hoel, Josh Wolfe, and Samuel Arbesman. They dive into "The Consciousness Winter," comparing it to the AI winter in artificial intelligence. This concept highlights how consciousness studies were once sidelined but have since seen a revival. The conversation covers various theories, including Integrated Information Theory (IIT), and the importance of a mathematical approach to understanding consciousness. 2023-12-0835 min
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Sane New WorldEP.05 Samuel Arbesman on objectives vs serendipityIn this episode, Sam and I chat about his somewhat unconventional career path that led him to becoming a Scientist In Residence at Lux Capital, how institutions could support more alternative and unconventional roles for thinkers, we talk about objectives vs serendipity when it comes to how we relate with work, and what delightful computing means to us. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sanenewworld.substack.com2023-11-0146 min
Meditations with ZoharSamuel Arbesman: Between Knowledge and WonderThis week, Zohar is joined by Sam Arbesman, Scientist in Residence of Lux Capital, and author of the Half-Life of Facts, to talk about the pursuit of knowledge, the sociology and business of science, and the enduring importance of imagination and narrative.2023-05-241h 12
Meditations with ZoharSamuel Arbesman: Between Knowledge and Wonder S2 E9This week, Zohar is joined by Sam Arbesman, Scientist in Residence of Lux Capital, and author of the Half-Life of Facts, to talk about the pursuit of knowledge, the sociology and business of science, and the enduring importance of imagination and narrative.
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The Colin McEnroe ShowEverything you know has an expiration dateIn April, 2010 — 13 years ago this month — we did a segment on the concept of the “mesofact,” a certain kind of data point that feels fixed even though it’s actually always slowly changing. (I’d add a link to that show, but our archive doesn’t actually go back that far.) And we’ve gone back to the idea every now and again ever since. Think about things like the world population or the Periodic Table of the Elements. Or think about our understanding of the health and nutritional value of red wine. Or coffee. Or how Brussels sprouts a...2023-04-2049 min
Infinite LoopsJesse Michels — American AlchemyJesse Michels is an investor at Thiel Capital and the creator and host of ‘American Alchemy’, a Youtube channel dedicated to highlighting the most heretical thinkers and ideas of our time. He joins the show to discuss the transmission theory of consciousness, whether mushrooms are aliens, the reawakening of the Boomers and MUCH more! Important Links: American Alchemy Jesse’s Twitter Show Notes: The modern-day Robert Anton Wilson Why Jesse started American Alchemy The transmission theory of consciousness Why mushrooms may have catalysed human civilisation Paradigm shifts and heretical thinking Are mushrooms aliens? Nixon, psychedelics & brainwashing The reawak...2023-02-021h 14
Sacred ScienceEdge Cases of the Future: A Conversation with Samuel Arbesman, PhDMany public misunderstandings of scientific knowledge stem from oversimplification. In a complicated world, how can we use complexity to help us understand facts, instead of making them more confusing? One way we try to anticipate the impact of facts is through examining edge cases. The “edge case,” in engineering, is an extreme example used to demonstrate something that could happen and is important to consider, though rare – for example, the various ethical quandaries a self-driving car might find itself in. And a surprising precedent for addressing edge cases comes in the form of the Torah, where ethical quandaries like the ox...2022-12-121h 01
RiskgamingAlternate Histories and GPT-3"GPT-3 was trained on is so large that the model contains a certain fraction of the actual complexity of the world. But how much is actually inside these models, implicitly embedded within these neural networks?
I decided to test this and see if I could examine the GPT-3 model of the world through the use of counterfactuals. Specifically, I wanted to see if GPT-3 could productively unspool histories of the world if things were slightly different, such as if the outcome of a war were different or a historical figure hadn’t been born. I wanted to see h...2022-06-1716 min
Investing by the Books#2 Jake Taylor: The Multidisciplinary AllocatorAllocating capital is one of management’s most important jobs. Still, many decisions are suboptimal for shareholders. Why is that? In this episode, Jake Taylor - author of The Rebel Allocator - shares valuable insights on capital allocation and investment strategy. We also talk about biases, pricing power, and how to use a multidisciplinary approach in life and investing. For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page.—————————————————Episode ChaptersIntro(00:23) Intro with Eddie and Niklas(03:18) Charlie Munger calling and movie status(07:02) Feedback on and purpose of the bookCapital Al...2021-08-101h 17
On BooksSam Arbesman on The Half-Life of FactsFacts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. In short, what we know about the world is constantly changing. Samuel Arbesman is on the show today to help us understand how this evolution of facts unfolds in a fascinating way that can have a powerful impact on our lives. In this interview Sam and Chris discuss The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date, as well as his la...2021-07-1938 min
Top Traders Unplugged145 Systematic Investor Series ft Mark Rzepczynski – June 20th, 2021Mark Rzepczynski returns this week to discuss the recent decline in commodity prices, perceived hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve, trading narratives versus trading price action, the feasibility of Trend Following on options, the increased time & labour of short-term trading, the benefits of huge sample sizes, the differences between trading single stocks versus index futures, how investing rules offset our natural human tendencies, whether Technical Analysis contributes to typical Trend Following strategies, and Mark explains the ‘3 D’s’ of inflation.
You can find Mark’s latest writings here.
If you would like to leave us a voicemail to play on the show...2021-06-201h 18
Sped up Rationally SpeakingRationally Speaking #167 - Samuel Arbesman on "Why technology is becoming too complex"As the technology we rely on every day becomes increasingly sophisticated, it's getting to the point where it's too complicated to understand -- not just for individual users, but for any human at all. In this episode, Julia talks with complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman, about his new book Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension, why these unprecedented levels of complexity might be dangerous, and what we should do about it.
Sped up the speakers by ['1.18', '1.0']2021-01-0348 min
Sped up Rationally SpeakingRationally Speaking #83 - Samuel Arbesman On The Half-Life of FactsHow long does it take for one-half of everything we know about a subject to be proven wrong? Depends on the subject. 45 years, for example, if that subject is cirrhosis or hepatitis. Samuel Arbesman, applied mathematician and author of "The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an expiration Date", joins Julia and Massimo to talk about the hidden patterns underlying how fast our understanding of science is changing.
Sped up the speakers by ['1.0', '1.07']2020-12-1444 min
While Daring GreatlyHalf of what you know is wrong — according to ScienceWe tend to think of facts like concrete, a solid foundation. They aren’t. Facts are fluid because our knowledge is always growing and expanding.
“Facts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor-recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur.”
- The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date by Samuel Arbesman2020-02-2503 min
Community PulseWhat's In A Name? - the various titles within developer relations (Ep 37)Banana Bread Recipes
Bear:
Preheat oven to 350.
Sift dry ingredients together (honestly, dump in a bowl and fluff with a fork): – 1.5c flour – 1c sugar – 1 tsp baking soda – 1/2 tsp salt
Mash 3 overripe bananas in a bowl.
Beat in 1 egg.
Add 1 tbsp melted butter OR canola oil.
Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
Add 1c “stuff” - chocolate chips and walnuts in my case - just combine.
Bake in a loaf pan 1h15m.
Jeremy: Dry: 2c flour 1/2c sugar 1/2t baking soda 1/2t salt 2t baking powder
Wet: 1c mashed ripe bananas 1 eg...2019-07-0655 min
Idea MachinesCompounding Ideas with Sam ArbesmanIn this conversation Sam Arbesman and I talk about unlocking cross-disciplinary innovations, long term organizations, combinatorial creativity and much more. As you might expect from someone with Generalist Thinking as a main area of interest, Sam has out-of-the-box insights in a ton of domains and he's amazing at capturing them in tight concepts like "knowledge mining" and "jargon barriers." By day Sam is the Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. Don't cite me on it but I think he may be the only person with that job title in the world. In the past he's done research...2019-05-2453 min
The ConversationEpisode 1: Preconceptions in LearningIn our debut episode, I talk to Nicole, a graduate student in the speech-language pathologist at Adelphi University about two readings: Chapter Eight from Samuel Arbesman's The Half-Life of Facts and the Introduction by M. Suzanne Donovan and John D. Bransford in How Students Learn.Coming up next week: Misconceptions! Tweet your questions at us using #askedt503.2019-01-3041 min
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast‘The Half-Life of Facts’ with Samuel ArbesmanHas every fact we’ve ever known undergone revision or reversal? It’s a provocative and consequential idea, and one that complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman argues has some truth to it — even if he wouldn’t state it that strongly. On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we talk with Arbesman about his 2012 book, The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date. If facts about our world are constantly shifting, shouldn’t the protection of free speech — the right to openly question the world and all we believe abo...2018-12-1356 min
Learning With Lowell37: Lux Capital Scientist in Residence, Award Wining Science Author Dr. Sam Arbesman Discusses Startups, Being a Generalist vs a Specialist, His journey, and Finding Where He BelongsLux Capital Scientist in Residence, what that is like, how he evaluates startups, the big things he focuses on, and his thoughts on being a generalist over being a specialist are just some of the topics we cover in this episode!
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"Samuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist, who...2018-06-1234 min
Santiago Bilinkis – Futuro en ConstrucciónTemporada 6, Episodio 2: Los trabajos del futuroAcá podés escuchar o descargar el audio del segundo episodio de la sexta temporada de la columna en Basta de Todo, tal como salió al aire el 11 de abril de 2017. En este episodio hablamos sobre los cambios que se vienen al mundo del trabajo y cómo prepararnos para ellos.
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Five Good Questions Podcast5GQ Samuel Arbesman - OvercomplicatedSamuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado and a Research Fellow of the Long Now Foundation. In addition to Overcomplicated, he is the author of The Half-Life of Facts. http://amzn.to/2iU3Mst Five Good Questions: I view this book as a beautiful blend of technology and philosophy. What is the difference between “complicated” and “complex” in your view? What is “the kluge” and how is becoming a...2017-01-1300 min
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish#15 Samuel Arbesman: Future-Proof Your KnowledgeSamuel Arbesman is a complexity scientist focusing on the changing nature of science and technology. We discuss learning, reading, and how to optimize both to get the best outcome. Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish
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Point of InquiryComprehending the Incomprehensible: Samuel Arbesman on Rapidly Accelerating Technology We live in a digital era in which science and technology have revealed new frontiers never before possible. In developing the complicated technologies that permeate our lives, is it possible that humans have failed to grasp the magnitude of the complexity they have created? This week’s guest is a complexity scientist, Samuel Arbesman, author of the new book Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension. Arbesman explains that the rate of technological expansion is growing too quickly for our intellects to keep up, and the dan...2016-11-0726 minPoint of InquiryComprehending the Incomprehensible: Samuel Arbesman on Rapidly Accelerating Technology We live in a digital era in which science and technology have revealed new frontiers never before possible. In developing the complicated technologies that permeate our lives, is it possible that humans have failed to grasp the magnitude of the complexity they have created? This week’s guest is a complexity scientist, Samuel Arbesman, author of the new book Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension. Arbesman explains that the rate of technological expansion is growing too quickly for our intellects to keep up, and the dan...2016-11-0726 min
Rationally Speaking PodcastRationally Speaking #167 - Samuel Arbesman on "Why technology is becoming too complex"As the technology we rely on every day becomes increasingly sophisticated, it's getting to the point where it's too complicated to understand -- not just for individual users, but for any human at all. In this episode, Julia talks with complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman, about his new book Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension, why these unprecedented levels of complexity might be dangerous, and what we should do about it.2016-09-0450 min
a16z Podcasta16z Podcast: It's ComplicatedFor better or worse, most of the computing systems that run much of our lives (whether invisibly or visibly) have become increasingly complex -- they're not fully engineered; they're almost grown. And with that we enter a brave new world of "biological" (as opposed to a more "physics") mindset applied to computing. It's more like evolution, horns and all.
This isn't just abstract or backend-only stuff. Complex system design affects everything from datacenters and SaaS to word processors and cars, touching human lives in very tangible ways. So how do you solve problems in such systems? How...2016-08-3018 min
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Why did the New York Stock Exchange suspend trading without warning on July 8, 2015? Why did certain Toyota vehicles accelerate uncontrollably against the will of their drivers? Why does the programming inside our airplanes occasionally surprise...2016-07-204h 35Five Good Questions Podcast5GQ Samuel Arbesman - The Half Life of FactsAuthor Background:
Samuel Arbesman is a complex systems scientist and writer, whose work focuses on the nature of scientific and technological change. He is currently a Senior Adjunct Fellow of the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado and a Research Fellow of the Long Now Foundation. He lives in Kansas City with his wife.2015-08-2300 minRationally Speaking PodcastRationally Speaking #83 - Samuel Arbesman On The Half-Life of FactsHow long does it take for one-half of everything we know about a subject to be proven wrong? Depends on the subject. 45 years, for example, if that subject is cirrhosis or hepatitis. Samuel Arbesman, applied mathematician and author of "The Half-Life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an expiration Date", joins Julia and Massimo to talk about the hidden patterns underlying how fast our understanding of science is changing.2013-03-2545 min
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Because we live in an uncertain world, we arm ourselves with facts to gain a sense of control and therefore some modicum of comfort. We know that the sun will rise tomorrow even though it disappears tonight. But what happens when facts, those bits of information that we believed captured some fundamental truth about our world, are shown to be no longer true? With the exponential rise in our knowledge about our universe comes a tsunami of data overturning what we once thought we knew with complete certainty. Are there patterns that emerge from...2012-12-0440 minPoint of InquirySamuel Arbesman - The Half-Life of FactsHost: Indre Viskontas
Because we live in an uncertain world, we arm ourselves with facts to gain a sense of control and therefore some modicum of comfort. We know that the sun will rise tomorrow even though it disappears tonight. But what happens when facts, those bits of information that we believed captured some fundamental truth about our world, are shown to be no longer true? With the exponential rise in our knowledge about our universe comes a tsunami of data overturning what we once thought we knew with complete certainty. Are there patterns that emerge from...2012-12-0440 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsThe Half-life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date by Samuel ArbesmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211876 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Half-life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date Author: Samuel Arbesman Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 27, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: New insights from the science of science Facts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur...2012-09-2703 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryThe Half-life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date by Samuel ArbesmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211876 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Half-life of Facts: Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date Author: Samuel Arbesman Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 27, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: New insights from the science of science Facts change all the time. Smoking has gone from doctor recommended to deadly. We used to think the Earth was the center of the universe and that Pluto was a planet. For decades, we were convinced that the brontosaurus was a real dinosaur...2012-09-2703 min