Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds
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"Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds" is the guiding motto of the Santa Fe Institute, reflecting its focus on understanding complex adaptive systems across disciplines.
All labels observed (1)
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| Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1580511 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds Context triple: [Santa Fe Institute, hasMotto, Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds]
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A.
Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems
Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems is a landmark 1973 book by theoretical ecologist Robert May that uses mathematical models to challenge the assumption that more complex ecosystems are inherently more stable.
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B.
Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species
Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species is a scientific book by Lynn Margulis that advances the idea that symbiosis and the merging of genomes are central drivers of evolutionary innovation and the formation of new species.
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C.
The Complexity of Cooperation
The Complexity of Cooperation is a scholarly work by Avi Wigderson that explores how ideas from computational complexity theory illuminate strategic behavior, game theory, and cooperative problem-solving.
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D.
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution is a collection of scientific and philosophical essays exploring Gaia theory, symbiosis, and evolutionary biology, co-authored by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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E.
The Diversity of Life
The Diversity of Life is a landmark book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that explores the richness of Earth’s species, the processes that generate biodiversity, and the threats posed by human activity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds Target entity description: "Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds" is the guiding motto of the Santa Fe Institute, reflecting its focus on understanding complex adaptive systems across disciplines.
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A.
Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems
Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems is a landmark 1973 book by theoretical ecologist Robert May that uses mathematical models to challenge the assumption that more complex ecosystems are inherently more stable.
-
B.
Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species
Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species is a scientific book by Lynn Margulis that advances the idea that symbiosis and the merging of genomes are central drivers of evolutionary innovation and the formation of new species.
-
C.
The Complexity of Cooperation
The Complexity of Cooperation is a scholarly work by Avi Wigderson that explores how ideas from computational complexity theory illuminate strategic behavior, game theory, and cooperative problem-solving.
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D.
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution
Slanted Truths: Essays on Gaia, Symbiosis, and Evolution is a collection of scientific and philosophical essays exploring Gaia theory, symbiosis, and evolutionary biology, co-authored by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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E.
The Diversity of Life
The Diversity of Life is a landmark book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that explores the richness of Earth’s species, the processes that generate biodiversity, and the threats posed by human activity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
guiding principle
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motto ⓘ slogan ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Santa Fe Institute ⓘ |
| capturesMissionOf | Santa Fe Institute ⓘ |
| describesFocusOn |
complex adaptive systems
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complexity science ⓘ evolving systems ⓘ interdisciplinary research ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
cross-disciplinary collaboration
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understanding patterns in complex data ⓘ unifying principles across domains ⓘ |
| fieldContext |
complex systems
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multidisciplinary science ⓘ theoretical science ⓘ |
| isMottoOf | Santa Fe Institute ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
adaptive behavior
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computational modeling ⓘ evolutionary theory ⓘ network science ⓘ nonlinear dynamics ⓘ self-organization ⓘ |
| theme |
adaptation
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emergence ⓘ evolution ⓘ search for order ⓘ |
| usedByOrganizationType | research institute ⓘ |
| usedIn |
descriptions of Santa Fe Institute research agenda
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public communications of Santa Fe Institute ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds Description of subject: "Searching for Order in the Complexity of Evolving Worlds" is the guiding motto of the Santa Fe Institute, reflecting its focus on understanding complex adaptive systems across disciplines.
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