Fun introduction to first-wave complexity theory - physical systems complexity, artificial live, computational emergence. If you want a general introduction to modern complexity, this isn't it, but it's really interesting from a historical perspective
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naught101 reviewed Complexity by M. Mitchell Waldrop
"In a rented convent in Santa Fe, a revolution has been brewing. The activists are …
Fun introduction to first-wave complexity theory
4 stars
naught101 wants to read Visualizing Complexity by Darjan Hil
Visualizing Complexity by Darjan Hil, Nicole Lachenmeier
How can you turn dry statistics into attractive and informative graphs? How can you present complex data sets in an …
naught101 reviewed Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Is your ability to focus and pay attention in free fall?
You are not alone. …
Stolen Focus
5 stars
This book is a must-read. It covers many reasons why our attention spans have been degrading over the last few decades, a substantial chunk of which is due to corporate social media (personally, I think the jury is still out on whether other forms of social media can be beneficial) If you care about your personal mental health, or global geopolitics, or climate change, I'd strongly suggest reading it. The book covers a lot of ground, includes a lot of research, and has an excellent systemic analysis (instead of the usual individualistic focus of self-help books). It's also an enjoyable read.
naught101 rated Stolen Focus: 5 stars
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Is your ability to focus and pay attention in free fall?
You are not alone. The average office worker now …
naught101 wants to read The Unaccountability Machine by Dan Davies
The Unaccountability Machine by Dan Davies
Part-biography, part-political thriller, The Unaccountability Machine is a rousing exposé of how management failures lead organisations to make catastrophic errors. …
naught101 wants to read Radical Uncertainty by John Kay
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari, Yuval Noah Harari
The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of …
naught101 wants to read The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman
The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman
In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition: how to learn any new …
naught101 wants to read The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin (The Great Cities, #2)
The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin (The Great Cities, #2)
naught101 wants to read How Long 'Til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin
How Long 'Til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin
How Long 'til Black Future Month? is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories by American novelist N. …
naught101 wants to read The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin (The Great Cities Series)
The City We Became by Robin Miles, N. K. Jemisin (The Great Cities Series)
In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember who he is, where he's …
naught101 wants to read The City Born Great by N. K. Jemisin
naught101 finished reading The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin (The Broken Earth, #3)
The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin (The Broken Earth, #3)
THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS... FOR THE LAST TIME.
The Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the …
naught101 rated The Obelisk Gate : The Broken Earth, Book 2: 5 stars
The Obelisk Gate : The Broken Earth, Book 2 by N. K. Jemisin
""Intricate and extraordinary."--New York Times on The Fifth Season (A New York Times Notable Book of 2015) The second novel …