The Flux by Epistemix
Episodes
From Archaeology to Algorithms: Exploring Human Systems with Agent-Based Models with Stefani Crabtree
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the Complex Systems Society of the Americas conference in Santa Fe, host John sits down with archaeologist and complexity scientist Stefani Crabtre...
Big Data, Little Brain: Making Structural Components Known and Emergent Outcomes Clear with Paolo Gaudiano
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, sits down with Paolo Gaudiano, a complexity scientist turned DEI innovator, whose jo...
Strategic Innovation in Public Health with Les Craig
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Les Craig joins us to discuss how simulation and synthetic data are changing the way organizations prepare for infectious disease outbreaks. From help...
Designing for Uncertainty with Mickey McManus
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with innovation pioneer Mickey McManus to explore what it means to design for uncertainty in ...
The Role of Sentiment and Social Dynamics in Public Health Models with Philippe Giabbanelli
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, we explore how modeling trust, belief, and social sentiment can unlock deeper insights in public health. Our guest, Phili...
Glory Days of Modeling: Dan Eichelsdoerfer on Building Macrocosm
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of linear thinking, Dan Eichelsdoerfer is building a company grounded in complexity. In this episode, Dan joins The Flux to discuss wh...
From Chaos to Clarity with Doyne Farmer: Why Agent-Based Models Matter Now
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Flux, agent-based models (ABMs) have long lived on the fringes of mainstream economics but that’s changing. Doyne Farmer brea...
Mining Meaning: Laura Sheppard on Gender, Academia, and the Power of Public Data
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, we talk with Laura Sheppard, a research fellow at University College London’s Centre for Longitudinal Studies, about ho...
From Micro-Behaviors to Macro-Patterns: Exploring Agent-Based Models with Andrew Crooks
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with Andrew Crooks at the Complex Social Systems Society Conference in Santa Fe. They dive in...
From Neural Networks to Synthetic Populations: Hamdi Kavak’s Journey
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could predict the impact of a pandemic, a policy change, or even a war before it happens? Hamdi Kavak joins The Flux to discuss how agent-b...
From Curiosity to Complexity: Paul Amoruso’s Journey into Agent-Based Modeling
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, sits down with Paul Amoruso to explore his unexpected journey into the world of agen...
Complexity in Government Contracting: Jim Malone's Journey into Computational Social Science
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier interviews Jim Malone at the Complex Social Systems Conference in Santa Fe. Jim, an experienced governm...
Decision-Making in Complex Systems: Insights from Agent-Based Modeling with Aaron Frank
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Flux! In this episode, host John Cordier, CEO at Epistemix, explores the intricacies of agent-based modeling and its impact on decision...
Democracy 3.0: Bridging Policy and Technology with Tom Pike
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, hosted by John Cordier, CEO at Epistemix, we delve into the fascinating world of agent-based modeling (ABM) with Tom Pike...
Randy Burgh: Insights from Economic Development and Complexity Economics
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the economic development potential of technology developed in New Mexico, focusing on industry-based research and the collaborat...
Navigating Complexity: Timothy Clancy on Modeling and Policy-Making
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, hosted by John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, we hear from Timothy Clancy, a researcher from the University of Maryland'...
Exploring Agent-Based Modeling for Complex Policy Challenges with Sherwin Brown
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier, CEO at Epistemix, interviews Sherwin Brown from MITRE. Sherwin shares his journey into agent-based mod...
Exploring Data-Driven Decision Making with Bill Rand
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Flux,' we dive deep into data-driven decision making with Bill Rand from NC State University. Join us as Bill discus...
Revolutionizing Engineering: The Power of AI and Simulation with Dave Freed
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, join Dave Freed, Senior Director at Ansys, as he delves into the transformative world of computer simulations. With a ric...
Transforming Data into Decisions: Insights from Matt Madden at BYU​​
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier interviews Matt Madden, Director of the BYU Marketing Lab, about his work in making complex statistics ...
Navigating Complex Systems with Don Burke: Epidemiology, AI, and Modeling
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, host John Cordier sits down with Don Burke, co-founder of Epistemix and a trailblazing epidemiologist, to explore the fas...
The Tipping Point for Agent-Based Modeling with Rob Axtell
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, John Cordier interviews Rob Axtell fromGeorge Mason University, where he leads the largest graduate programin agent-based...
The Intersection of Science Fiction and Reality: A Conversation with Sam Arbesman
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In The Intersection of Science Fiction and Reality episode of The Flux podcast, host John Cordier engages in a conversation with Sam Arbesman, Scienti...
The Growing Impact of Agent-Based Modeling with Matt Kohler
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flux, John Cordier interviews Matt Kohler, Applied Complexity Scientist at MITRE and President of the Computational Social Scie...
The Future of Agent-Based Modeling: Insights from Josh Epstein
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of The Flux, John Cordier, CEO of Epistemix, interviews Josh Epstein, Director of the Agent-Based Modeling Lab at NYU and a p...