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Scaling 1: Why do we live longer than mice?
Scaling 1: Why do we live longer than mice?
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Feb 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you ever thought about why the average human lifespan is 80 years? Or why smaller animals, like mice, live for much shorter periods compared to large animals like blue whales?
To help answer these questions, we're joined by Geoffrey West, Shannan Distinguished Professor and Former President of the Santa Fe Institute. Geoffrey will introduce us to the concept of scaling in complex systems, and how it helps explain not just lifespan, but a whole range of physiological characteristics in mammals.
In Parts 2 and 3, he will explain what creates these laws, and how they apply not just to mammals, but to companies and cities as well.
Resources and links:
Scaling Graphs
Connect:
Simplifying Complexity on Twitter
Sean Brady on Twitter
Sean Brady on LinkedIn
Brady Heywood website
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
To help answer these questions, we're joined by Geoffrey West, Shannan Distinguished Professor and Former President of the Santa Fe Institute. Geoffrey will introduce us to the concept of scaling in complex systems, and how it helps explain not just lifespan, but a whole range of physiological characteristics in mammals.
In Parts 2 and 3, he will explain what creates these laws, and how they apply not just to mammals, but to companies and cities as well.
Resources and links:
Scaling Graphs
Connect:
Simplifying Complexity on Twitter
Sean Brady on Twitter
Sean Brady on LinkedIn
Brady Heywood website
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
Released:
Feb 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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