Gregory Chaitin: Has Scientific Innovation Stalled Since the 1920s?

Guest: Gregory Chaitin

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal · Theories of Everything

September 20, 202439m 37s

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Show Notes

Gregory Chaitin argues scientific innovation stalled since the 1920s using algorithmic information theory. Chaitin shares his perspective on metabiology, complexity, and how the academy might be reimagined to foster breakthrough ideas.

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