The way to build a complex system that works is to build it from very simple systems that work. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes build complex simple
We are infected by our own misunderstanding of how our own minds work. Kevin Kelly infectmindmisunderstand Change image and share on social
Basins of attraction, of self organization, show up as well in our complex social environment, in human organizations. Here again, while we cannot predict the result of any given input, we can say that it will likely fall within one of several areas. Kevin Kelly areaattractionbasin share on social
Organisms by their design are not made to adapt too far. Kevin Kelly adaptdesignmake Change image and share on social
Wikileaks in its essence is a publisher, pure and simple. They were very much in the same position as 'The New York Times' and 'The Guardian.' Alex Gibney essenceguardianposition Change image and share on social
By irreducibly complex I mean a single system composed of several well-matched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, wherein the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning. Michael Behe basicceasecomplex share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social