Yaneer Bar-Yam quotes

Yaneer Bar-Yam is a renowned complex systems scientist and author, known for his groundbreaking research in the field of system dynamics. With a PhD in physics from MIT, he has been a leading voice in understanding how complex systems operate and how they can be managed effectively. Bar-Yam has published numerous papers and books on topics such as network theory, social systems, and global pandemics. His work has been instrumental in shaping our understanding of systems thinking and how it can be applied to a wide range of disciplines. As the founder and president of the New England Complex Systems Institute, Bar-Yam continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of complex systems. His work has been recognized by his peers and has earned him a reputation as one of the foremost experts in the field. For anyone interested in learning more about complex systems and how they impact our world, Yaneer Bar-Yam is a must-follow figure. His insights and research are invaluable for anyone looking to make sense of the increasingly interconnected world we live in.

Although Darwin’s theory of evolution discusses how the fitter offspring tend to survive, the reality is that whether or not an offspring will survive is mostly a function of chance due to the many possible wrong choices that exist for each right choice. Higher complexity organisms have more behavioral options, which in turn enables them to make more right choices.

- Yaneer Bar-Yam

Biology considers us as biological entities, economics as economic entities. We are not just biological or economic entities. We have friends and family to care for, and unique contributions that may or may not be part of the economy.

- Yaneer Bar-Yam