Complexity Theory
topic on 3 shows · 4 statements across 3 episodes
the Knowledge Project 
Lenny's Podcast 
the a16z Podcast
4 statements about Complexity Theory, every show
Sutherland: Psychology is complexity theory where opposites can both work
“Psychology is a branch of complexity theory. Okay, and there are lots of things in it which are non-linear butterfly effects, small things that have a huge effect, and there are also lots of things which are, if you like, yin and yang. In other words, what I s…”
Coughlin: Intentional peer groups set conditions for growth, not guaranteed outcomes
“Trying to orchestrate things just right so that, you know, you're hanging out with exactly the right people who will get you the exact right result is probably the wrong mindset. A more helpful mindset is that people, communities, Do create the conditions for …”
Coughlin: Complexity frameworks reframe other people as necessary parts of business systems
“That is also really developmental because it changes the whole mindset. Changes my sense of what I need to be as a leader, as a person dealing with it. It changes my view of others from obstacles to necessary parts of the system.”