Human Current
The complexity podcast
Stories, interviews & casual conversations about the systems that shape our world & our work. Drawing inspiration from science, business and everyday life, we explore how understanding complex systems can help us make sense of the world, especially our human systems.
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Episode 126
Our Human Current Book and Final Episode
This is Human Current’s final episode. Angie and Haley share exciting news about the release of their new book, Our Human Current, which includes quotes, stories and insights from all the Human Current episodes. They also share how grateful they feel toward their mentor Doug, their podcast guests and listeners, and everyone else who has supported their work over the past four years. For this final episode, they also share Haley’s interview with Phil Lawson, an inventor, author and systems thinker. Lawson describes…
Episode 125
Learning How to Thrive in Complexity
We talked with writer, researcher, and coach, Jennifer Garvey Berger, about her passion for spreading ideas about complexity, leadership, adult development, and change. Berger’s work and research are driven by her desire to get ideas about complexity out into the world. She expressed that there is joy and beauty in complexity describing it as “a fundamental energy in the world”. Berger also shared insights from her new book Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity.
Episode 124
Health & Aging as Complex Networks
In this episode, we talked with professor, systems thinker, and aging researcher, Alan Cohen. Cohen described how controlled experiments continue to dominate the way biologist learn and think, he suggested “this paradigm of complex systems thinking is what can guide us to understand when those controlled experiments are formative or not. The more complex the system the more a lot of factors might be interacting and…
Episode 123
Complexity Theory & Systemic Risk in Financial Markets
In this episode, Angie talked with Francesco Filia, CEO of Fasanara Capital, an unconventional, boutique asset management company which focuses on niche investment strategies and researches systemic risk. Filia shared his perspective on the way financial markets are conventionally analyzed saying, “analysis that is typically performed on financial markets, in my opinion, is quite outdated. It has not evolved and could learn so much from nearby fields such as complexity theory.” He described financial markets as ecosystems and…
Episode 122
Design-Led System Transformation
In this episode, Haley talks with whole systems design practitioner, educator, public speaker, regenerative development consultant, and author, Dr. Daniel Wahl. Wahl shares stories from his journey in learning about complexity science, holistic science, and whole systems health, and how this journey ultimately inspired him to study natural design. During his interview Wahl says, “for me design is …
Episode 121
Preparing Leaders for Complex Change
In this episode, Angie talks with human-centric leader, futurist and CEO of Toffler Associates, Deborah Westphal. Westphal shares the history and legacy of Toffler Associates and provides insights into their mission to help organizations understand the dynamics of change, plan their way to the future, and then adapt. Westphal also explains four macro-drivers that are causing…
Episode 120
The Social Impact of Intelligent Systems
In this episode, Haley talks with Dr. Mihaela Ulieru, a scholar of distributed intelligent systems, Founder and President of the IMPACT Institute for the Digital Economy, and Chief Alchemist at Endor. Ulieru talks about the interplay between society and technology and its effects on our humanity. She shares many paradoxical examples for how technology, like artificial intelligence and blockchain, can help us…
Episode 119
Navigating Systemic Risk & Critical Transitions
In this episode, Angie talks with Biophysical Scientist and author of Crashes, Crises, and Calamities, Dr. Len Fisher. Fisher gives many in-depth examples for how sudden change, or critical transitions, can happen within complex adaptive systems. He unpacks how interconnectedness, unintended consequences, runaway effects, and emergence all influence systemic collapse. Fisher also shares what is needed to effectively govern complex systems.
Episode 118
Practical Applications for Interconnected, Nonlinear Systems
In this episode, Haley talks with systems thinker, entrepreneur and pragmatic implementer, Tanuja Prasad. Prasad shares details about her relationship with complexity, including how it has shifted her perspective about life, work and science. She beautifully describes the complex, nonlinear nature of systems and explains many practical concepts and applications for…
Episode 117
Influencing Pattern-Based Change
In this episode, Angie talks with author and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Complexity Space Consulting, Denise Easton. Easton talks about how she became introduced to complexity science and how it has influenced her life and her work. She shares the story behind her book, Complexity Works!: Influencing Pattern-Based Change in Teams & Organizations, which she co-authored with Lawrence Solow and explains…
Episode 116
An Educator’s Guide to Systems Thinking
In this episode, Angie talks with systems educator and award-winning author, Linda Booth Sweeney. Booth Sweeney describes her work as a systems educator and explains why understanding systems is so important. She shares many wonderful examples and stories of patterns (and feedback loops) that show up in everyday life and explains how seeing a pattern is the very first step toward influencing change. Booth Sweeney also talks about her books and why storytelling is such an instrumental tool in her work.
Episode 115
The Network Science of Success
In this episode, Haley talks with Albert-László Barabási. Barabasi is the Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science and a Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University, where he directs the Center for Complex Network Research. He is also a renowned author of several books including his newly released book, The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success, which he discusses in-depth during his interview. Barabási shares key takeaways and important lessons from his new book and research on the science of success. He also gives us…
Episode 114
Your Vote Brings Democratic Stability
In this episode, Haley talks with Yaneer Bar-Yam, President of the New England Complex Systems Institute, and Alexander Siegenfeld, a PhD physics student at MIT, about their collaborative research paper entitled: Negative Representation and Instability in Democratic Elections. They each discuss why the current political climate in the U.S. is so polarized and unstable and explore how low voter turnout leads to negative representation and further instability. Describing insights from their research, they share the importance of increasing voter turnout and…
Episode 113
Connecting with Complexity Thinkers
In this episode, Angie and Haley share their final four interviews recorded at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. These interviews include: Brad Glisson, co-founder of Thoughtblox; Liz Johnson, Managing Editor for the Journal on Policy and Complex Systems; Vinesh Raja, Bioinformatician and Software Engineer; Rhys Lindmark, podcaster and Head of Community and Long-Term Societal Impact at MIT Media Lab. Each of their personal stories help weave together some of the shared values, ideas, and…
Episode 112
Gaia Theory, Holistic Science & Deep Ecology
In this episode, Angie talks with Dr. Stephan Harding who is an ecologist, author and senior lecturer and founding member of Schumacher College. Dr. Harding discusses his passion for the Earth and why he believes so deeply in helping others feel more connected to our planet. He describes his role with Schumacher College and how the school offers unique learning experiences to help students connect with and learn from nature. Dr. Harding shares details about his Holistic Science course, which integrates complexity theory, Gaia theory and deep ecology. He also explores…
Episode 111
Stories & Insights from the Complexity Community
In this episode, Angie and Haley share four interviews recorded at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. These interviews include: Javier Borondo, CTO of AGrowingData and Research Scientist; Rosa Benito, Physics Professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Victor Dossetti, Professor at Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla; Roozbeh Daneshvar, Blockchain Software Engineer at IBM. Each of their stories highlight possible applications and opportunities in the field of complex system science. (Episode cover image by JK Rofling.)
Episode 110
A Holistic Perspective of Evolution
In this episode, Haley interviews theoretical biologist and author, Josh Mitteldorf, at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Mitteldorf talks about the evolutionary process, including gene sharing, cooperation, and natural selection. He also shares what inspired his book, Cracking the Aging Code, and why biology needs holism.
Episode 109
The Social Pursuit of Order
In this episode, Angie talks with Loren Demerath at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Dr. Demerath is an author, researcher, theorist of social complexity and Professor of Sociology at the Centenary College of Louisiana. He discusses the fundamental nature of complex systems and how he applies concepts of complexity science to his research on culture, social interaction, and the emergence of order.
Episode 108
An Exploration of Social Minds
In this episode, Haley talks with Simon DeDeo at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. DeDeo is an Assistant Professor in Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He talks about his current research, which explores extreme creative people and events throughout history in order to learn where new ideas come from and what people do when they get them. Describing his research as “an alternate account of what it means to be human”, DeDeo explains…
Episode 107
Stories from Network Science PhDs
In this episode, Angie talks with network science researchers, Brennan Klein and Sarah Shugars, at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Both Klein and Shugars are network science PhD students at Northeastern University, but they share very different stories for why they decided to study network science and how they plan to approach and apply their research. (The image for this episode cover ©JK Rofling)
Episode 106
Networks & Interdisciplinary Research
In this episode, Haley interviews Jose Mateos, at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Mateos is a physicist and network researcher at the National University of Mexico. He is also on the Steering Committee for the Complex Systems Society, an international scientific community which organizes the annual Conference on Complex Systems (taking place this year from September 23-28 in Thessaloniki, Greece). Mateos talks with Haley about…
Episode 105
Modeling & Forecasting Infectious Diseases
In this episode, Angie talks with Irene Bosch and Elena Naumova at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Irene Bosch is a research scientist at MIT who works with Tropical diseases and viruses like Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya. Bosch discusses the lack of research and understanding around how diseases are diagnosed and spread. She also talks about the potential benefits of interdisciplinary collaborations in forecasting epidemics and bringing solutions for diagnostics. Bosch’s work colleague, Elena Naumova, a Mathematician and…
Episode 104
Systems-Based Precision Medicine
In this episode, Haley talks with Dr. Daniel Stickler at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Dr. Stickler is a physician, author, speaker and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Apeiron Center for Human Potential. During his interview, Dr Stickler explains Apeiron’s systems-based model which focuses on human systems, homeostatic balance and optimization. He also discusses how and why lifestyle decisions are the key to creating an optimized life.
Episode 103
Evolutionary Theory & Behavioral Science
In this episode, Haley talks with Gad Saad at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Gad Saad is a Marketing Professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist, he is also author of The Consuming Instinct: What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal About Human Nature, which explores how evolutionary forces influence our daily lives as consumers. During his interview, Saad shares how elements of complexity theory apply to his research as a behavioral scientist. He also describes...
Episode 102
Probability & Adaptation
In this episode, Haley and Angie introduce a special conversation between Gad Saad and Nassim Nicholas Taleb at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS). Gad Saad is an evolutionary behavioral scientist and Marketing professor at Concordia University and Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a best-selling author, probability researcher and former trader. During their quick and informal conversation, Gad and Nassim share details from their joint presentation at ICCS and share some friendly remarks about each other’s research.
Episode 101
A Journey of Computational Complexity
In this episode, Haley interviews Stephen Wolfram at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and the Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Wolfram talks with Haley about his professional journey and reflects on almost four decades of history, from his first introduction to the field of complexity science to the 30 year anniversary of Mathematica. He shares his hopes for the evolution of complexity science as a...
Episode 100
Cheers to 100 Episodes & ICCS
It’s the 100th episode of the Human Current podcast! In this celebratory episode, Angie and Haley make a cheers to all the wonderful people who have supported the podcast’s mission. They also reminisce about their experience at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS) and share two interviews from the event. The first interview they share is with Dr. Emma Towlson who is a Physics Professor at Northeastern University and a researcher in the Center for Complex Network Research (CCNR), with interests in the emerging field of Network Neuroscience. The second interview is with Richard Cooper, Ph.D, who is Maurits C. Boas Professor of International Economics at Harvard University.
Episode 99
Mitigating Risk in Biotechnology
In this episode, Haley interviews George Church, who is Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Health Science and Technology at MIT, as well as a co-author of 480 papers, 130 patent publications & the book Regenesis. Church talks with Haley at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about his presentation on the evolution of modern biotechnology and the implications of existential risk within this field. He also talks about...
Episode 98
School Reform with Complexity Theory
In this episode, Haley interviews Boston College Professor Patrick McQuillan. McQuillan talks with Haley at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about his current work and expertise in education reform and urban school leadership. He shares why it is so important for school leaders to decentralize control and work toward a unified school culture. Professor McQuillan also describes...
Episode 97
Applied Mathematics & the Evolution of Music
In this episode, Haley interviews Natalia Komarova, Chancellor's Professor of the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Komarova talks with Haley at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about her presentation, which explored using applied mathematics to study the spread of mutants, as well as the evolution of popular music.
Episode 96
Macroeconomics & Financial Crises
In this episode, Haley interviews the Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System at Harvard Kennedy School, Carmen Reinhart. Reinhart talks with Haley at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about financial fragility and economic booms and busts. She also explains the profound complexity of financial crises describing them as...
Episode 95
Answering Hard Questions
In this episode, Angie interviews the Head of Strategy at Basecamp, Ryan Singer. Singer talks with Angie at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about design strategy, nonlinear dynamics, interdisciplinary work, and his personal journey of discovering complexity science and NECSI.
Episode 94
A Complex Systems Approach to Countering Mind Control
In this episode, Haley interviews author, mental health counselor, change agent, and Founding Director of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, Steven Hassan. Hassan talks with Haley at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems about cults and mind control as “a systematic social influence process”. He also describes how a complex systems model can...
Episode 93
From Venezuela to a Science of Collapse
In this episode, Haley interviews Ricardo Hausmann at the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Hausmann is Professor of Economic Development at Harvard's Kennedy School and Director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University. He talks with Haley about the scale of the current economic collapse in Venezuela, systemic resilience, and the invisible hand.
Episode 92
ICCS 2018
In this episode, Haley interviews the President of the New England Complex Systems Institute, Professor Yaneer Bar-Yam, at the opening day of the Ninth International Conference on Complex Systems. Bar-Yam talks about the diversity of people presenting and attending the conference and why the event is so important for the complexity science community and the world.
Episode 91
Localism & the Economics of Happiness
In this episode, Haley interviews author, filmmaker and founder of Local Futures, Helena Norberg-Hodge. Helena discusses the harmful consequences of economic globalization, and advocates for localism as a systemic path to...
Episode 90
Reclaiming Leadership for the Human Spirit
In this episode, Angie interviews best-selling author, speaker, teacher and formal leader, Margaret Wheatley. Meg talks in detail about her new book, Who Do We Choose To Be? Facing Reality | Claiming Leadership | Restoring Sanity, and reveals why she is so driven by her “unshakable conviction that leaders must learn how to evoke people’s inherent generosity, creativity, and need for community”. She also describes how leaders can experiment with complexity theory and systems thinking to better understand the role of emergence, reductionist thinking, and interconnectedness in their work. Meg offers...
Episode 89
Nonlinear Systems & Technology with Complexity Labs
In this episode, Haley talks with the founder of Complexity Labs, Joss Colchester. Joss explains why he created Complexity Labs, which is the most extensive online resource on complex systems, as well as what he hopes to achieve with his platform. He describes one of his courses, “Blockchain Introduction”, and shares how this complex, emerging technology will influence...
Episode 88
The Science & Philosophy of Complexity
In this episode, Haley interviews research professor and leader of the Self-Organizing Systems Lab at UNAM, Carlos Gershenson. Gershenson discusses findings from his book, Complexity: 5 Questions, which is comprised of “interview style contributions by leading figures in the field of complexity”. He also shares...
Episode 87
Holistic Science
In this episode, Angie talks with academic and management consultant and co-author of Embracing Complexity, Jean Boulton. Boulton shares her excitement about the only MSc Holistic Science programme in world, which is offered at Schumacher College where she will be a tutor and lecturer this Fall. She explains how chaos, complexity and Gaia theories are...
Episode 86
The Conscious Evolution of Leadership
In this episode, Angie interviews author, public speaker and co-founder and CEO of Wisdom Works, Renee Moorefield. Moorefield discusses her passion for systems thinking and how she uses this way of seeing the world to help others thrive as living systems and leaders in the world. She explores how to nurture our innate capacity to thrive through self-awareness and holistic thinking practices. She also shares...
Episode 85
How Networks Learn
In this episode, Haley talks with physicist, complexity scientist, and MIT professor, Cesar Hidalgo. Hidalgo discusses his interest in the physics of networks and complex system science and shares why he believes these fields are so important. He talks about his book, Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies, which takes a scientific look at global economic complexity. Hidalgo also shares...
Episode 84
Recapping WorkHuman
In this episode, Angie and Haley recap the WorkHuman Conference and share live interviews from the event. They share Haley’s interview with Jennifer Fondrevey, a Chief Humanity Officer who specializes in mergers and acquisitions and seeks to make a difference by rediscovering the humanity in business. They also share...
Episode 83
Relationship Building & System Innovation
In this episode, Angie talks with entrepreneur, public speaker, and systems thinker Amber Christian. Christian discusses how to build strong business relationships through personalization, technology, journey mapping, and transparent processes. She also shares...
Episode 82
The Complexity & Chaos of Creativity
How does chaos influence creativity? In this episode, Haley interviews designer, educator and author, Jon Kolko. Kolko shares details from his new book Creative Clarity: A Practical Guide for Bringing Creative Thinking into Your Company. During his interview, he explains how elements of complex systems science, including emergence, constraints, feedback and framing, influence the creative process. He also...
Episode 81
The Science, History & Implications of Real Magic
What is “real” magic? How is magic tied to consciousness? How will magic play a role in the future of science? In this episode, Angie interviews author and Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Dean Radin. Radin discusses his scientific research on mind-matter interaction, consciousness, psychic phenomenon and esoteric magic. He also shares details from his new book, Real Magic, including...
Episode 80
Bring Your Human to Work
In this episode, we share a live interview from the WorkHuman Conference with Erica Keswin, Founder of the Spaghetti Project and author of the forthcoming book, Bring Your Human to Work. Erica is passionate about the science and stories of connection at work because as she mentions, “left to our own devices, we are not connecting”. In this episode, she talks with Angie about...
Episode 79
The Integration of Human & Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, Angie interviews Assistant Professor at the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI) and Visiting Scientist and the MIT Media Lab, Alfredo Morales. During his interview, he shares details from the AI and Beyond Program at NECSI, a five day certificate program where he presented alongside, Stephen Wolfram, Iyad Rahwan, and Yaneer Bar-Yam. He also discusses...
Episode 78
Loving AIs
Why is it important for AIs to experience unconditional love?Can robots teach you to love? In this episode, Haley interviews author, systems thinker, researcher, and public speaker, Dr. Julia Mossbridge. Dr. Mossbridge is also the Principal Investigator and Team Lead for the Developing LOVing INtelligent General AIs or LOVING AIs project. During her interview, Dr. Mossbridge discusses the LOVING AIs project. She also shares why she believes it’s so important for AIs to experience unconditional love.
Episode 77
Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Melanie Mitchell
In this episode, Haley interviews leading Complex Systems Scientist, Professor of Computer Science at Portland State University, and external professor at the Santa Fe Institute, Melanie Mitchell. Professor Mitchell answers many profound questions about the field of artificial intelligence and gives specific examples of...
Episode 76
The WorkHuman Movement
In this episode, Angie interviews WorkHuman Radio Host and Social Marketing Manager at Globoforce, Mike Wood. Globoforce is a social recognition software company which is pioneering the WorkHuman movement, a movement “to galvanize leaders worldwide to harness...
Episode 75
Embracing Complexity An Interview with Jean Boulton
In this episode, Angie interviews author of Embracing Complexity: Strategic Perspectives for an Age of Turbulence, Jean Boulton, who is also an academic and management consultant, specializing in complexity theory. Boulton talks with us about many different concepts including: how complexity thinking compares to systems thinking, change management...
Episode 74
The Systems Worldview of Human History
In this episode, Angie interviews author and integrator, Jeremy Lent. Lent integrates systems biology, complexity science and neuroscience with ancient wisdom traditions to explore how different cultures throughout human history have created meaning...
Episode 73
Coherence & the Heart's Intuitive Guidance
In this episode, Haley talks with scientist, psychophysiologist, and the Executive Vice President and Director of Research at HeartMath Institute, Dr. Rollin McCraty. Dr. McCraty shares stories and examples from scientific research about the complex nature of heart coherence, intuition, and consciousness. He also talks about...
Episode 72
Feeling Complexity with Radical Wholeness
In this episode, Haley interviews author and developer of TEPP (The Embodied Present Process) Philip Shepherd. Philip explains how Western culture has led us to believe the story of separation and isolation and he urges us to learn how to feel and...
Episode 71
Throwback to 2017
In this episode, Haley and Angie reflect on all the topics they have discussed with guests in 2017 and share exciting news about future guests in 2018 (including interviews with Melanie Mitchell from the Santa Fe Institute and Jean Boulton co-author of Embracing Complexity). They also share their full length interview conducted earlier this year with Professor Yaneer Bar-Yam...
Episode 70
Living from the Inside Out
In this episode, Haley interviews journalist and host of the Happy Melly podcast, Sam Mednick. Sam talks about the importance of emotional intelligence and shares her philosophy on...
Episode 69
Designing Meaningful Work in Complex Times
In this episode, Haley interviews complexity thinker and founder of NOBL Collective, Bud Caddell. Bud explains how NOBL designs human-driven systems which enable teams to...
Episode 68
Managing for Happiness with Complex System Science
In this episode, Angie interviews author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Jurgen Appelo.Jurgen has been named the “Top 100 Leadership Speaker & Top 50 Management Expert” by Inc.com and he has become a key influencer in...
Episode 67
The Path to Economic Growth According to Complexity Science
In this episode, Angie interview's complexity scientist, professor, and founding president of the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI), Yaneer Bar-Yam. Professor Bar-Yam shares the details of new research out of NECSI entitled, Preliminary Steps Toward a Universal Economic Dynamics for Monetary and Fiscal Policy...
Episode 66
Conference on Complex Systems 2017
In this episode, Haley interviews Dr. Carlos Gershenson who is a research professor, Editor-in-Chief of Complexity Digest, and a Co-Chair member of the Conference on Complex Systems. Dr. Gershenson discusses this year's conference and...
Episode 65
Hardwiring Happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson
In this episode, Angie interviews best-selling author, psychologist, and human potential expert Dr. Rick Hanson, who explains how understanding evolutionary neuropsychology and using daily meditative practice can help us feel...
Episode 64
Our Evolving & Complex Human Brain with Dr. Rick Hanson
In this episode, Angie interviews psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Rick Hanson. Dr. Hanson eloquently describes how the human brain has evolved as a complex system and he shares...
Episode 63
A Philosophical Look at the Mind
In this episode, Haley talks with neurologist and author, Dr. Robert Burton about the most complexly organized form of matter in the known universe, the human brain. More specifically, Dr. Burton talks about the...
Episode 62
Mysteries of the Extended Mind with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake
In this episode, we share our last interview from the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) conference with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake. Dr. Sheldrake is an English author and researcher in the field of parapsychology. He talks with Haley about...
August 15, 2017
Episode 61
Finding Purpose through Connection
In this episode, Angie and Haley share more interviews from the Institute of Noetic Science (IONS) Conference, The Science of What Connects Us. They talk with one of their past guests, Laurie Marshall about how noetic science is...
Episode 60
Exploring the Science of What Connect Us
In this episode of the HumanCurrent, Angie and Haley talk about their experience at IONS (The Institute of Noetic Sciences) 17th International Conference The Science of What Connects Us and share their interview with Dr. Cassandra Vieten, the President of IONS. Dr. Vieten explains...
Episode 59
A Closer Look at the Female Brain
In this episode, Angie interviews best-selling author, neuropsychiatrist, and founder of the Women’s and Teen Girls’ Mood and Hormone clinic, Dr. Louann Brizendine. Dr. Brizendine talks with us about the complexity of The Female Brain, which is the title of one of her best-selling books. She also shares...
Episode 58
Unlearn Toxic Habit & Retain Your Brain
How much does our environment and our biology affect our behavior? How can understanding our biofeedback empower us to live well? In this episode, Haley interviews Eileen McDonald who is an inventor, speaker, and a cofounder and Chief Coaching Officer of the Axeos Performance Institute. Eileen discusses...
Episode 57
A Curious Conversation on the Brain & Body
In this episode, Angie informally interviews her fellow co-host, Haley Campbell-Gross, to discuss what she has learned from recent interviews, as well as what she has discovered while researching the complexity of the human brain. Angie and Haley also share...
Episode 56
The Science of How Nature Affects Our Brain
Can living in cities rather than rural settings differentially activate our amygdala? In this episode, Haley interviews science journalist, author, and podcast host Florence Williams to discuss how our environment influences our health and wellbeing. She shares research and...
Episode 55
Unintended Consequences with Complexity Scientist Yaneer Bar-Yam
Haley interviews professor, complexity scientist, and founding president of the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI), Yaneer Bar-Yam, to discuss the nature of global complex problems. Yaneer shares how quickly unintended consequences can ripple throughout our global systems. More specifically, he discusses...
Episode 54
Reversing Complex Problems for Global Security
Why are all our biggest global problems caused by reductionist thinking habits? How does the environment and sustainability influence global security? In this episode, Angie interviews global security thought leader, keynote speaker, and founder and CEO of BlindSpot Think Tank, James Greyson. James discusses...
Episode 53
Becoming Environmentally Conscious in a Complex World
In the spirit of Earth Day approaching, Angie and Haley discuss the importance of being environmentally consciousness. They also share clips from past guests, Laurie Marshall, Chris Ling, and James Greyson, who responded to a quote by environmental activist, Annie Leonard. Her quote states...
Episode 52
Developing Innovative Ecological Systems
In this episode, Angie interviews the Director of the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University, Professor Chris Ling. Chris shares his experiences with sustainable community planning throughout his career, including some fascinating research he conducted on the scalability of farmer’s markets. Chris explains...
Episode 51
Learning from Nature
In this episode, Haley interviews author, public speaker, and education transformer, Laurie Marshall. Laurie discusses her passion for empowering youth through creative collaboration and introduces her new book, Beating the Odds Now, which she describes as...
Episode 50
Complexity Science is Everyone's Science
In this episode, Haley interviews professor, complexity scientist, and founding president of the New England Complex Systems Institute, Yaneer Bar-Yam. Yaneer talks about how we can understand complex systems science by applying it across all of the systems we interact with in our society today. He also explains the importance of...
Episode 49
Using Data & Design to Empower Team
In this episode, Angie interviews innovator, silicon valley veteran, and VP of Marketing at iCharts, Rico Andrade. Rico discusses the importance of a leader’s role in empowering teams and creating the right environment and conditions for them to interact and make real-time decisions. He also explains...
Episode 48
The Intersection of Diversity, Innovation & Performance
In this episode, Haley interviews Paolo Gaudiano, an entrepreneur, teacher and visionary who applies complexity science and thinking to all aspects of his work and life. He is the President and Chief Technology Officer at Icosystem, which is an inspirational organization that...
Episode 47
Visionary Leadership in A Complex World
In this episode, Angie interviews consultant, blogger, and systems thinker, Scott Jancy. Reflecting on his background in architecture, Scott discusses why he believes design and leadership are synonymous. He explains...
January 12, 2017
Episode 46
Welcoming 2017: A Sneak Peek of Our Series on Leadership
In this episode, Angie and Haley welcome the new year and get excited about their upcoming series on the complexity of leadership. They also introduce upcoming guests, Scott Jancy and Paolo Gaudiano, and share...
Archived Episodes
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December 2016
- Dec 16, 2016 Episode 045 Human Networks Inspire Holiday Cheer Dec 16, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 17, 2016 Episode 044 Making Sense Of Human Systems, An Interview With Professor Dave Snowden Nov 17, 2016
- Nov 4, 2016 Episode 043 Conscious Voting Through Political Curiosity Nov 4, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 20, 2016 Episode 042 The Neuroscience Behind Your Vote Oct 20, 2016
- Oct 5, 2016 Episode 041 Compassion In Chaos Oct 5, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 23, 2016 Episode 040 The Myth Of The Dysfunctional System Sep 23, 2016
- Sep 8, 2016 Episode 039 Company Culture: An Emergent And Evolving Phenomenon Sep 8, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 18, 2016 Episode 038 A Philosophical Look At Company Culture Aug 18, 2016
- Aug 4, 2016 Episode 037 The Complexity Of Living Organizations Aug 4, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 21, 2016 Episode 036 Harnessing System Potential Jul 21, 2016
- Jul 7, 2016 Episode 035 Using System Science to Improve Community Health Jul 7, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 24, 2016 Episode 034 Network Challenges within Child Welfare Jun 24, 2016
- Jun 10, 2016 Episode 033 Human Stories for Network Change Jun 10, 2016
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May 2016
- May 26, 2016 Episode 032 Exploring Complex Human Networks May 26, 2016
- May 6, 2016 Episode 031 Understanding Complexity in Context, A Reflection Episode May 6, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 21, 2016 Episode 030 How to Apply Human-Centered Design Apr 21, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 Episode 029 Design Led Innovation with Jon Kolko Apr 7, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 24, 2016 Episode 028 Leaping into Design Thinking with Thought Leader Turi McKinley from frog design Mar 24, 2016
- Mar 10, 2016 Episode 027 Applying Design Thinking to Complex, Wicked Problems Mar 10, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 Episode 026 Mindfulness: Complexity’s Best Friend Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 11, 2016 Episode 025 System Theories, Racism & Human Relationships Feb 11, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 Episode 024 Discover Your Intercultural Intelligence Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 14, 2016 Episode 023 Throwback to 2015 Jan 14, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 17, 2015 Episode 022 Turning Affordable Housing on It’s Head Dec 17, 2015
- Dec 3, 2015 Episode 021 Cultivating Social Resilience Dec 3, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 19, 2015 Episode 020 The Energy that Binds Us Nov 19, 2015
- Nov 5, 2015 Episode 019 Let's Work Happy! Nov 5, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 22, 2015 Episode 018 Preparing for Complexity in Emergency Management Oct 22, 2015
- Oct 8, 2015 Episode 017 Emergent Ecosystems Oct 8, 2015
- Oct 1, 2015 Episode 016 The New Reputation Economy Oct 1, 2015
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September 2015
- Sep 24, 2015 Episode 015 Why Complexity? A Thursday Throwback Reflection Sep 24, 2015
- Sep 17, 2015 Episode 014 Wellness is Contagious Sep 17, 2015
- Sep 10, 2015 Episode 013 Michele Battle-Fisher: Public Health as a Complex System Sep 10, 2015
- Sep 3, 2015 Episode 012 System Thinkers Share Their Stories Sep 3, 2015
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August 2015
- Aug 27, 2015 Episode 011 Isaac Morehouse on How to Be Your Own Resume Aug 27, 2015
- Aug 20, 2015 Episode 010 SuperEducation Aug 20, 2015
- Aug 13, 2015 Episode 009 "Systems Citizens" Aug 13, 2015
- Aug 7, 2015 Episode 008 Trust the Process Aug 7, 2015
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July 2015
- Jul 30, 2015 Episode 007 Certainty Merchants Jul 30, 2015
- Jul 23, 2015 Episode 006 Information, Ants & Inequality Jul 23, 2015
- Jul 16, 2015 Episode 005 Culture & Human Systems at Work Jul 16, 2015
- Jul 9, 2015 Episode 004 Complexity & "Flow" Jul 9, 2015
- Jul 2, 2015 Episode 003 Using Systems Thinking to Resolve Conflict, an interview with Jason Dykstra Jul 2, 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 25, 2015 Episode 002 The F-Word Failure (And Feedback Loops) Jun 25, 2015
- Jun 18, 2015 Episode 001 Why Complexity? Jun 18, 2015