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064 – Defining Simplicity: When Money Isn’t Enough

064 – Defining Simplicity: When Money Isn’t Enough

FromThe IDEMS Podcast


064 – Defining Simplicity: When Money Isn’t Enough

FromThe IDEMS Podcast

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In episode “061 – Simplicity versus Complexity”, David claimed that if a problem is solvable by throwing money at it then it is not inherently complex or “wicked”. In this episode, Santiago challenges this claim via the thought experiment from another episode, “031 – Who Wants to be a Trillionaire”. This prompts a discussion that spans topics including the sustainable development goals, the unintended consequences of market fluctuations, how progress can exacerbate inequalities, and the intricate nature of “wicked” problems.
Released:
Jun 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (67)

Stories from a social enterprise that uses mathematical sciences in impact-oriented work around the world. Our experiences range from helping some of the world's poorest farmers get value from data, to enabling academics to use AI responsibly in their teaching. We never know what our next task will be but the last 6 years have shown that it is likely to lead to a story.