Chapter
The Behavior of Simple Programs: How it's Not So Simple
08:06 - 15:44 (07:37)
Despite the assumption that simple programs result in simple behavior, a computational universe of possible programs shows that even simple programs can have complex behavior that is unexpected and challenging to comprehend. In scientific exploration, many unexpected results often emerge and studying them can lead to deeper understanding and insights.
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Mathematician Stephen Wolfram shares how his experience in building a software for symbolic manipulation led him to the question of how to make a model for a system in nature and understand it using mathematical physics.
08:06 - 11:33 (03:26)
Mathematica
Summary
Mathematician Stephen Wolfram shares how his experience in building a software for symbolic manipulation led him to the question of how to make a model for a system in nature and understand it using mathematical physics.
ChapterThe Behavior of Simple Programs: How it's Not So Simple
Episode#234 – Stephen Wolfram: Complexity and the Fabric of Reality
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The assumption that simple rules always result in simple behavior is challenged as even the smallest program has the potential for complex results.
11:33 - 15:44 (04:11)
Complexity
Summary
The assumption that simple rules always result in simple behavior is challenged as even the smallest program has the potential for complex results.