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Understanding Complex Systems and the Importance of Topophilia with Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna
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2:05:33 - 2:12:02 (06:29)

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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Topophilia
Summary

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.

Chapter
Understanding Complex Systems and the Importance of Topophilia with Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna
Episode
#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
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The Tim Ferriss Show
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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Complex systems
Summary

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.

Chapter
Understanding Complex Systems and the Importance of Topophilia with Brad Feld and Jerry Colonna
Episode
#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show