a talk exploring curiosity and compression as complex systems, using computational modeling and neuroscientific data. The speaker investigates how and why we seek novelty versus familiarity, proposing a model of curiosity based on exploration styles like "hunters" and "busy bodies" and examining its correlation with mood states and cross-cultural happiness data. The talk then shifts to lossy compression as a mechanism for novelty detection through pattern separation in memory, presenting behavioral experiments and computational analyses of image features. Finally, it introduces a framework for understanding efficient coding and compression in brain networks using random walks and relating it to metabolic resources, myelin content, cognitive performance, and regional brain function specialization.

Curiosity, Compression, and the Brain's Information Networks

After the 2025 SAFe Summit in Sorrento, Italy, Renaud Granier, an SPCT candidate and SAFe expert for Accenture, discusses with Henrik Gruber the organization form called network of ARTs. Renaud points out how, as companies grow to achieve economies of scale, dependencies levy a heavy tax on those efficiencies. This dilemma is marked by exponential communication complexity and conflicting priorities between agile teams. For Renaud, strategies such as value stream identification, lean portfolio management and using enterprise-grade work management tooling can help mitigate the dilemma and manage the complexity. 

Network of ARTs and how to navigate the meanders of their complexity

"Wolff explored the various ways in which [a small selection of nine pitches] could be arranged and overlaid, making use of single notes, pairs and simultaneities, different successions, and so forth, so that whilst the sound world remains static throughout, the inner detail is constantly changing. Rhythms and dynamics are fully (and complexly) notated as are the at times lengthy silences which separate groups." Philip Thomas

Christian Wolff, For Piano 1 (live at KM28)

This song is about embracing the intensity and complexity of life, with all its beauty and darkness. It's a reflection on the fleeting nature of moments, the power of emotions, and the freedom found in embracing one's true nature. For me, it's about finding solace in the chaos, and being drawn to the unknown and the mysterious. It's a journey of self-discovery, where the darkness and the light become intertwined, and the soul finds its own path.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Lights fall tangled in my hair
Silent whispers pull at the air
Velvet skies stretch wide and bare
Life so haunting none can compare

[Verse 2]
Shadows play across my face
Fingers trace the empty space
Every breath
A fleeting chase
Moments burn
They leave no trace

[Chorus]
This is the life that steals all voices
Rising up where the dark rejoices
Spinning wild no further choices
These high flames where the soul rejoices

[Verse 3]
Distant thunder shakes my ground
Heartbeats crash
A ruthless sound
Sinking deep till I'm unbound
In this storm
I’ve always found

[Bridge]
Blood red moons call out my name
Burning fire fuels my flame
Every scar
A well-played game
A life like this never takes the blame

[Chorus]
This is the life that steals all voices
Rising up where the dark rejoices
Spinning wild no further choices
These high flames where the soul rejoices

[Outro]
Lost in the blaze, I find my way
Through the shadows, into the fray
The flames that fuel, the fire that guides
In this wild life, I'll take my ride


Blood Red Moons

Pre-Release right here on Soundcloud!
Out on Spotify and Apple Music July 4th.
GO STREAM THAT SHT AND RUN IT UUUP

3. Bad Boys

1. She's A Heartbreaker

2. Every Day

There are layers of understanding to be found in our human interactions and in our own stories. Are we willing to honor the complexities?

Episode 271 - It's Not Relative, But It Is Complex

In this episode Sophie Hope talks to artist, researcher and teacher Anthony Schrag about a symposium he organised on 9 May 2025 at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.

The symposium, entitled Getting it right/Getting it wrong: Socially Engaged Art and Ethics was supported by Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. 

Sophie attended the symposium and in this discussion she and Anthony reflect on some of the discussions that they took part in during the event. They reflect on what ethics means to practitioners and their practice, and to assessors and onlookers.


The Only Way is Ethics

Roots of Complexity

Complexity

Fabric of Consciousness

Balance

Complexity Crew - Resonant NRG (2025) #Trippy #Bass #PsyDruid

Complexity Crew - Resonant NRG (2025)

“Take the Rhythm” is a hypnotic descent into the ethereal space where consciousness lays — a pulsing blend of bass and tension designed to keep the riddim going for all who enjoy! #EDM #Hard #TakeTheRhythm, #FlowState, #InTheZone, #EnergyShift, #PulseDriven, #NightDriveMusic #Soundscape #CinematicBeat #MovementCulture #AtmosphericSounds

Take the Rhythm

"Komplexität erwacht" is a meditation on the unseen structures that shape our world — like tree roots beneath the surface. This track explores the quiet chaos of emergence, where simplicity gives birth to depth. Inspired by systems theory, minimalism, and black-and-white contrasts, it's both a sonic journey and a visual metaphor.

🌲 Written & produced by Complexity Crew
🎧 Best listened to with headphones
🖤 Artwork: A tree between light and shadow, where order begins to fracture.

Komplexität erwacht

#IrreducibleComplexity #ComplexityCrew #Psytrance #ExperimentalBass #FractalBeats #GlitchSoul #EmergentOrder #TrippyVisuals #NeuralGroove #UndergroundVibes #PsyDruid #FestivalReady #ElectronicMusic #IntelligentDance #ConsciousBass

Irreducible Complexity

A mental health educator compelled to walk with people through the stress, challenges, and traumas that unfold in our stories

BXNKROLL, producer of Lud Foe - 187, has been working on more than just rap. Enjoy. https://rumble.com/user/Bxnkroll

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here, for the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer, and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW If you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes with when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'd like to even out my follows/followers numbers.  Hope that makes sense? 😘













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