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Understanding Complexity
- Narrated by: Scott E. Page
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
Recent years have seen the introduction of concepts from the new and exciting field of complexity science that have captivated the attention of economists, sociologists, engineers, businesspeople, and many others. These include tipping points, the wisdom of crowds, six degrees of separation (or Kevin Bacon), and emergence.
Interest in these intriguing concepts is widespread because of the utility of this field. Complexity science can shed light on why businesses or economies succeed and fail, how epidemics spread and can be stopped, and what causes ecological systems to rebalance themselves after a disaster.
In fact, complexity science is a discipline that may well hold the key to unlocking the secrets of some of the most important forces on Earth. But it's also a science that remains largely unknown, even among well-educated people.
Now you can discover and grasp the fundamentals and applications of this amazing field with Understanding Complexity. Professor Scott E. Page of the University of Michigan - one of the field's most highly regarded teachers, researchers, and real-world practitioners - introduces you to this vibrant and still evolving discipline. In 12 lucid lectures, you learn how complexity science helps us understand the nature and behavior of systems formed of financial markets, corporations, native cultures, governments, and more.
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- D. J. Wilkinson
- 14-07-22
An excellent overview of the subject
If you want to understand complexity, what it is and what it means this is the book for you. I have tried many other books on the subject but this is by far the best. Recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-03-20
Short but very sweet.
A fascinating insight into complex systems. The narration is good, but I would have preferred a longer, slow set of lectures.
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- mr c parra john
- 23-01-23
Fantastic series of lectures
Thoroughly enjoyed it and so interesting. Will require your focus and attention throughout but well worth the effort. Should be mandatory listening for those in business and government.
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- Diogenes
- 22-07-19
Brilliant but too brief
Outstanding! Would just have loved more detail and some worked examples on the maths and the practical applications.
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- Cecile
- 26-02-24
Not sure what to make of all this information
Very well narrated and entertaining, but I often find myself wondering “yes, and?” The information presented is fun and a bit quirky at times, so very easy to engage with, but not sure how it all ties up together, nor how to use it in every day’s life
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- C D Thurn
- 24-09-23
Great Introduction
Really great introduction to the topic. The professor was engaging and thoughtful. He also applied the thinking to a broad range of topics. Very much enjoyed!
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- Shaun Solomon
- 09-07-21
Fantastic!
Brings together concepts discussed in The Black Swan and Fooled By Randomness. Brilliant and critical analysis of the complex challenges facing the world today.
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- Dean P. D'souza
- 22-05-22
Great introduction to complex adaptive systems
This is the best introduction to complex adaptive systems I have come across. Thoroughly recommend. It explains the basic concepts and links them together very well. It frames my thinking when I delve deeper into the subject.
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- Drashti S.
- 03-02-20
A new way of seeing the world around you
I loved this series. It gave me a new language and vocabulary for understanding the world around me. The content is the right balance of simple and complex. I wish it lasted for more than 6 hours though.
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- Ahmet
- 25-11-20
i will relisten some chapters
I liked this course a lot short and concise. Last chapter summary was really nice.
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