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Complexity is not the same as sophistication.
The behavior of a system is not determined by the parts alone, but by their interactions.
The mind is a very complicated and very beautiful thing.
Understanding the grid helps us grasp the complexities of energy consumption.
Resilience in systems is often a function of their complexity and adaptability.
We have a relationship with food that is more complicated than we often acknowledge.
The world is complex, and our understanding of it should reflect that complexity.
The more complex the system, the harder it is to align it with human goals.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
A strange loop is a paradoxical structure that arises in systems that are self-referential.
The nature of elements reflects the complexity and simplicity of the world we live in.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
Natural selection is a process that leads to the evolution of complex organisms.
From The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The world is a complex tapestry of precision and error, woven together by the hands of engineers.
The complexity of human thought is both a challenge and an inspiration.
From Genius Makers by Cade Metz
The controversies surrounding this theory highlight the complexity of scientific discourse.
The relationship between humans and whales is fraught with complexity, a dance of admiration and exploitation.
Women must navigate a complex landscape of expectations.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
As societies become more complex, so too do their gods.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Markets are complex adaptive systems that evolve over time.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
The periodic table is a remarkably orderly arrangement of the elements, but it’s also a story of chaos and complexity.
From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
There are no simple answers to the great questions of life.
Henrietta’s legacy is a complex mix of science and ethics.
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a panacea, but the reality is far more complex.
A strange loop is a level in a hierarchy that, by ascending or descending, ends up in the same place.
The brain is a world consisting of a number of universes.
Complex systems are inherently unpredictable, yet they follow patterns.
The beauty of orchids is in their complexity.
From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
God's biography is a tale of a being who is infinitely complex yet intimately human.
From God: A Biography by Jack Miles
Intelligence is the ability to accomplish complex goals.
From Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark
Mental models help you navigate uncertainty and complexity.
The real world is messy, and algorithms must navigate that mess.
From The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos
The historical Jesus was a complex figure, deeply embedded in the culture of his time.
As cities scale, they become more efficient but also face greater challenges.
From Scale by Geoffrey West
There is no one cancer, but many cancers.
Understanding the past is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern economy.
The problems of philosophy are not susceptible of exact solution.
By simplifying complex problems, we can make better decisions.
The study of fungi reveals the complexity of life.
From Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
The human brain is the most complex structure in the universe.
Forests are complex networks.
The mind is a complex entity that cannot be fully explained by physical processes alone.
From The Conscious Mind by David Chalmers
Human intelligence is not merely a product of data; it involves complex reasoning.
By exploring layered money, we can better navigate the complexities of modern finance.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Music is a reflection of the mind's complexities.
Generalists often excel in ambiguous and complex environments.
The brain is the most complex and least understood organ in the body.
The living world is a tapestry of remarkable complexity and beauty.
From The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The design of a metaobject protocol is a balance between complexity and usability.
The city is a complex organism that requires careful observation to understand.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
The world is more complex than it appears.
From Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
We must learn to live with the complexity of our world.
The essence of life is to be found in the patterns that emerge from the interactions of simple rules.
Our brains evolved to navigate a world of social complexity.
Complexity is the result of cooperation.
From The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
Cities are not just collections of buildings; they are complex systems that exhibit emergent behavior.
From Scale by Geoffrey West
Models help us navigate complex systems.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
The mind is seen as a complex of modalities of human behavior.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
The complexity of scent is a reflection of the complexity of life.
From The Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr
His followers believed he was the Messiah, but his identity was complex and multifaceted.
The biology of human behavior is one of the most complex subjects in science, and yet it is fundamentally simple.
The brain is the most complex structure in the known universe.
Understanding AI is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern world.
From T-Minus AI by Michael Kanaan
The economy is a complex adaptive system, much like a living organism.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
In a complex world, the ability to think broadly is a unique advantage.
The body is a complex system that requires a holistic approach to training.
From The Science of Running by Steve Magness
The interaction between intuition and analysis is a complex but important aspect of decision-making.
The implications of this revolution are far-reaching and complex.
There is no such thing as a simple molecule.
From The Periodic Table by Primo Levi
Complex problems require complex solutions.
From The Model Thinker by Scott E. Page
Cities are a manifestation of scale, and they become more complex as they grow.
From Scale by Geoffrey West
The complexities of the universe can often be distilled into simple truths.
From Longitude by Dava Sobel
Complexity arises from simplicity.
Most of the problems of philosophy arise from the fact that we have to find some way of unifying our experience.
The history of life on Earth is a long and complex story.
Justice is a complex and often elusive goal.
The interaction of different layers of money creates a complex but fascinating landscape.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
We should not treat AI as a magic solution to complex problems.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
The failure of large-scale social planning is often attributed to the inability of planners to see the complexities of local societies.
From Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott
Through play, children can explore complex ideas in a meaningful way.
Understanding AI is crucial for navigating the complexities of tomorrow.
From AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan
Understanding AI is crucial for navigating the complexities of tomorrow's world.
From AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan
Self-reference is a crucial aspect of any complex system.
The brain is the most complex organ in the body, but it is also the most fragile.
A pencil is a simple tool, yet it embodies complex ideas about art and engineering.
Complexity arises from the simple rules of chance and necessity.
From The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The world is a complex place, and systems thinking helps us to understand it.
The purpose of software engineering is to control complexity, not to create it.
From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
The human body is, in fact, a complex system of systems.
The world is complex, and our understanding of it must be as well.
The world is a big, rich, and complex place for a child.
From The Philosophical Baby by Alison Gopnik
Flexibility in thinking allows individuals to navigate uncertainty and complexity.
In the end, we must choose between the complexity of the fox and the simplicity of the hedgehog.
In the world of groceries, nothing is as simple as it seems.
Sports are a lens through which to view the complexity of human genetics.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
The art of programming is the art of organizing complexity.
The more we learn about the world, the more it becomes apparent that it is not as simple as we thought.
From Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Simplifying complex problems often leads to better solutions.
The air we breathe is a profound and complex mixture of elements that shapes our lives in ways we often take for granted.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Consciousness is a complex phenomenon that emerges from our neural networks.
From A Thousand Brains by Jeff Hawkins
The intersection of faith and reason is a complex journey.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
The ability to empathize is a complex pattern in itself.
From The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen