Could I ask, how verbose or technical is Beer's stuff? I am more a natural sciences rather than a math/cs kinda person. Do you think for someone with a passing understanding there would be much to get out of it?

[–] pooh@hexbear.net 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It is technical and uses a lot of unfamiliar terminology, but I would think a background in natural sciences would lend itself well to his work considering it’s based around systems and how they interact, and often uses natural systems as a reference. This is also I think where the name “Brain of the Firm” comes from. From the “viable system model” Wikipedia page:

The model is derived from the architecture of the brain and nervous system. Systems 3-2-1 are identified with the ancient brain or autonomic nervous system. System 4 embodies cognition and conversation. System 5, the higher brain functions, include introspection and decision making.

[–] IzyaKatzmann@hexbear.net 2 points 8 months ago

You've given me some calm, ok, I'll definitely try to go through at least some of it :3