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reflecting on @KevinSimler’s interactive essay. It’s fun and easy—read it first!
His post has a sudden plot twist toward the end, and takes on a darker tone.
[SPOILERS of sorts coming]https://twitter.com/KevinSimler/status/1128079359267430400 …
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I'm convinced there's something really productive/generative in the idea of network architecture (and institutional drivers of it) and how it effects percolation, both as a metaphor and as a model. Key insight so far, its about dynamics of network architecture, not state+
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Cycles of enclosure (effectively creating higher internal connectivity and transmissability) followed by opening up to disseminate, challenge & negotiate are crucial. 'Careerists' in Kevin's last simulation may play a critical role in first phase & need to be removed for second
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interactive essay!
How to prevent disease, control nuclear reactions, and encourage the spread of ideas. All with playable simulations.