Podcast of the Cybernetic Marxists. Examining the intersection of Technology, (Left) Politics, and Philosophy
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
In which we (struggle to) read a math paper, The Inherent Instability of Disordered Systems, by Taeer Bar-Yam, Owen Lynch, and Yaneer Bar-Yam.
This paper introduces us to the Multi-scale Law of Requisite Variety, and the importance of organisation at multiple scales. The paper also furnishes a proof that disordered systems will inevitably become ordered by forces in their environment.
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6 years ago
Math is typically out of my wheel house, but finding articles (especially academic ones) that are accessible and then discussing it is a great idea. Really enjoyed this episode and this format.
6 years ago
God, this episode is so beyond enlightening.