The Flux by Epistemix
Welcome to The Flux - where we talk data, decisions, and stories of people asking the what-if questions to create an intentional impact on the future.
Episodes
9 episodes
Exploring Agent-Based Modeling for Complex Policy Challenges with Sherwin Brown
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier, CEO at Epistemix, interviews Sherwin Brown from MITRE. Sherwin shares his journey into agent-based modeling, starting from his background in health management and policy. He discusses the role of ...
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Episode 9
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10:36
Transforming Data into Decisions: Insights from Matt Madden at BYU
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier interviews Matt Madden, Director of the BYU Marketing Lab, about his work in making complex statistics and marketing analytics accessible. Madden discusses the lab's unique approach, which allows s...
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Episode 6
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44:47
Navigating Complex Systems with Don Burke: Epidemiology, AI, and Modeling
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with Don Burke, co-founder of Epistemix and a trailblazing epidemiologist, to explore the fascinating intersection of infectious disease research, artificial intelligence, and ag...
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Episode 5
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44:31
The Tipping Point for Agent-Based Modeling with Rob Axtell
In this episode of The Flux, John Cordier interviews Rob Axtell fromGeorge Mason University, where he leads the largest graduate programin agent-based modeling (ABM) globally. Axtell shares his journey intocomplex systems modeling a...
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Episode 4
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40:00
The Intersection of Science Fiction and Reality: A Conversation with Sam Arbesman
In The Intersection of Science Fiction and Reality episode of The Flux podcast, host John Cordier engages in a conversation with Sam Arbesman, Scientist-in-Residence at Lux Capital and Research Fellow at the Long Now Foundation. They explore ho...
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Episode 3
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37:10
The Growing Impact of Agent-Based Modeling with Matt Kohler
In this episode of The Flux, John Cordier interviews Matt Kohler, Applied Complexity Scientist at MITRE and President of the Computational Social Science Society of the Americas, about the transformative power of agent-based modeling (ABM). Koh...
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Episode 2
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32:21
The Future of Agent-Based Modeling: Insights from Josh Epstein
In the inaugural episode of The Flux, John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, interviews Josh Epstein, Director of the Agent-Based Modeling Lab at NYU and a prominent figure at the Santa Fe Institute. The discussion revolves around the potential and pr...
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Episode 1
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39:05
Exploring Data-Driven Decision Making with Bill Rand
In this episode of 'The Flux,' we dive deep into data-driven decision making with Bill Rand from NC State University. Join us as Bill discusses his work in agent-based modeling, social media misinformation, and various innovative projects. Disc...
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Episode 8
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40:22
Revolutionizing Engineering: The Power of AI and Simulation with Dave Freed
In this episode of The Flux, join Dave Freed, Senior Director at Ansys, as he delves into the transformative world of computer simulations. With a rich history from Exa Corporation to OnScale and Ansys, Dave explores the evolution and future of...
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Episode 7
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39:32