Complex systems theory
A complex system is a system composed of many components which may interact with each other. Examples of complex systems are Earth's global climate, organisms, the human brain, infrastructure such as power grid, transportation or communication systems, complex software and electronic systems, social and economic organizations (like cities), an ecosystem, a living cell, and ultimately the entire universe.
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Chaos Theory
Melvyn Bragg discusses how Chaos Theory has affected our understanding of the universe and whether there might be an inherent order behind the fluctuations of the stock market or the British weather.
16 May 2002
Featuring: Susan Greenfield, David Papineau, Neil Johnson
Complexity
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the science of complex systems, and its importance to understanding the world around us.
19 December 2013
Featuring: Ian Stewart, Jeff Johnson, Eve Mitleton-Kelly
The Unintended Consequences of Mathematics
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the unintended consequences of mathematical discoveries, from alternating current to predicting the path of asteroids.
11 February 2010
Featuring: John D. Barrow, Colva Roney-Dougal, Marcus du Sautoy