Re:Does Software Understand Complexity?
by joe_the_user on Monday July 30, 2018 @07:19PM
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Yeah, I would imagine that at least some subset of artificial intelligence theorists would be throwing anything they could at the problem of the management of complex systems. Even if they didn't make immediate progress, it would yield a benchmark to judge future effort by.
I used to walk past the Harder House on SW 10th and Market every day, where I think the systems PhD program sits. They have these fascinating network diagrams stuck up in the windows, and I was always curious what they were...
Yep, that's the place... if it's the one I'm thinking of, then I think it's a diagram of a search through a set of potential models during a RA (Reconstructability Analysis) of 3 independent variables with 1 dependent variable.
It's Dr. Marty Zwick's favorite picture since he's the one who teaches DMM (Discrete Multivariate Modeling) which deals with RA. I haven't taken it yet, but he was at ISSS and gave a plenary on RA, as well as chaired a full day of RA related presentations.
Here is some more information, which also has the diagram I think you're referencing:
https://www.pdx.edu/sysc/research-discrete-multivariate-mode...
Re:Does Software Understand Complexity?
by michaelfeathers on Monday July 30, 2018 @04:30PM
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I'm not sure whether it is finalized yet but the conference may go biennial, skipping next year. That's just what I've heard indirectly. If you're interested, definitely watch for it.
I'm applying to the systems science PhD program at PSU this year and was amazed at the both the depth and breadth of the systems research and discussion to be had, but also noted the lack of software developers or computer/information systems discussion.
I'm looking forward to being able to bring some of my expertise to this field, while also mining the knowledge and concepts for use in better software systems design.
I'm going to definitely look into this conference for next year, though hopefully they won't be running the same week as the ISSS conference again.