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Dr Brian Keating
Dr Brian Keating

Sam Arbesman: "The World is Made of Code"

Feb 2, 2026
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  • Code functions as a transformative force comparable to magic, enabling reality-altering effects through symbolic instruction with minimal public understanding
  • Software has become the most influential force shaping modern civilization, operating quietly across billions of lives
  • The real risk of code lies in AI's scale—tiny algorithmic ideas multiplied across billions of users creates unprecedented societal impact

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