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Understanding Complex Systems and the Importance of Topophilia with Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna
Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna discuss the importance of understanding the different types of systems and the concept of topophilia, the love of place, in building a successful life and startup.
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The love of a place or topophilia can lower the constraints of living, while finding inclusive and diverse places can change the relative importance of place in building one's life.
2:05:33 - 2:07:48 (02:15)
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The love of a place or topophilia can lower the constraints of living, while finding inclusive and diverse places can change the relative importance of place in building one's life. John Hickenlooper coined the term "topophilia" which means love of place.
ChapterUnderstanding Complex Systems and the Importance of Topophilia with Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna
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The idea of complex systems, which includes complex adaptive systems, is relevant for the startup community.
2:07:48 - 2:12:02 (04:13)
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The idea of complex systems, which includes complex adaptive systems, is relevant for the startup community. Building a startup community is an example of a complex adaptive system where it is not simply about following a recipe or set of rules, but rather the interactions and relationships among individuals and entities in the complex system.