Name: Is life really that complex?
Uploaded: 2012-08-04T13:57:17Z
Duration: 9 min 53 s
Description: Can an algorithm forecast the site of the next riot? In this accessible talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows how complex social behavior can be analyzed and perhaps predicted through analogies to natural phenomena, like the patterns of a leopard's spots or the distribution of predators and prey in the wild.

Can an algorithm forecast the site of the next riot? In this accessible talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows how complex social behavior can be analyzed and perhaps predicted through analogies to natural phenomena, like the patterns of a leopard's spots or the distribution of predators and prey in the wild.

Hannah Fry: Is life really that complex?

Is life really that complex?

Complexity science bridges the gap between solving tiny, intricate problems and understanding vast systems by finding new connections.

Analogies like how a virus spreads or predators chase prey provide fresh perspectives on human behavior, from riots to migrations.

Mathematical models based on natural phenomena offer insights into societal challenges, promising better strategies for complex issues.