Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, learn how this abstract branch of mathematics that focuses on relationships and roles redefines our understanding of the world. Discover its far-reaching applications in engineering, business, and personal growth. This conversation highlights the importance of systemic integration, meditation, and creating communities that bridge research and business. Additionally, the role of fatherhood in shaping their perspectives is discussed, emphasizing a commitment to fostering healthier systems and a sense of belonging. Listen here or anywhere you find podcasts to explore how these concepts can navigate the complexities and interconnectedness of modern life. Watch the video version on YouTube here:
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00:00 Introduction to Labels and Personal Struggles
01:34 Welcome to Love and Philosophy
01:39 Exploring Beyond Dichotomies
04:23 Introducing Brandon Baylor and Category Theory
05:21 Brandon's Journey into Engineering and Category Theory
08:58 Personal Reflections and Early Influences
13:47 The Shift to Category Theory
18:14 Understanding Category Theory's Practical Applications
41:47 Understanding Context in Category Theory
42:28 Category Theory in Business and Engineering
44:10 Complexity and the Digital Revolution
45:22 Social Media and Isolation
48:25 Case Studies and Practical Applications
50:32 The Philosophy of Composition
54:45 Digital Twins and System Models
01:10:05 Personal Reflections and Meditation
01:16:49 Challenges and Future of Category Theory
01:23:47 Parenting and Life Integration
Yoneda Lemma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoneda_...
The book by Brandon and Esteban Montero: https://www.amazon.com/Categorical-De...
Holon: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holo...
Link to the industry case study using ACT: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.14457
A talk Brandon gave last year at the international ACT conference:
• Adjoint School Message Passing Logi...
A key paper from Spencer and Sub outlining ACT for systems engineering: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Eugenia Cheng’s latest book (great on-ramp for ACT): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
More on the Yoneda perspective that I mentioned: https://www.math3ma.com/blog/the-yone...
Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, an inspiration throughout Brandon's journey: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
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