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Santa Fe Institute

David Krakauer on Emergent Political Economies and A Science of Possibility

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Overview

This course explores emergent political economies and a science of possibility. The learning outcomes include understanding the legacy of quantitative history and mathematical economics, exploring dimension, causality, algorithms, scaling, innovation, and emergence. The course teaches complexity thinking in economics, mathematical political economy, and collective computation. The teaching method involves conversations with scholars and researchers. The intended audience includes individuals interested in political economies, history, governance, and justice.

Syllabus

Intro
Complexity Podcast Introduction
Emergent Political Economies
Historical Tensions
What is Lawlike
Complexity Thinking in Economics
Mathematical Political Economy
Algebraic vs Algorithmic Thinking
Overextending Metaphors
Collective Computation
Demonic Approach to Reality
The State of the World

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Santa Fe Institute

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