In this year's holiday message, I talk about some of my favorite scientific papers (by me).

I talk with astrobiologist Michael Wong about how functional information helps guide the evolution of complex systems.

I talk with neuroscientist Jeff Lichtman about progress in mapping how neurons are wired together in brains.

Ask Me Anything episode for December 2024.

I talk with classicist Emily Wilson about the process of translating Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

I talk with biologist Brandon Ogbunu about mathematical and conceptual tools for thinking about the complexities of evolution.

Solo episode about different conceptions of philosophical emergence.

Ask Me Anything episode for November 2024.

I talk with biochemist Addy Pross about Dynamic Kinetic Stability and its relevance to the origins of life and consciousness.

I talk with Doyne Farmer about how economists can take advantage of the tools of complexity science.