The premier research center for #complexsystems #science. @complexexplorer @sfipress #ComplexityPodcast https://t.co/0m7JBoR6VGWelcome to Santa Fe Institute.

Core values

- **Addressing Complex Societal Issues**: SFI researchers are tackling complex questions such as wealth inequality, social network analysis, and the dynamics of social systems, which are crucial for understanding and addressing societal issues[1][4].
- **Interdisciplinary Approaches**: The institute's interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from physical, biological, social, and technological systems, helps in understanding and solving problems that transcend traditional academic disciplines. This includes areas like urban sustainability, disease networks, and financial risk[2].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: Studies at SFI focus on influencing individuals to act in the best interest of society, demonstrating that individual actions can shape societal behaviors and lead to a more prosocial society. Examples include environmental conservation and public health[4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The research aims to contribute to the well-being and sustainability of societies, linking personal happiness and well-being to larger systems and social change. This includes education and empowerment of individuals to become agents of positive change[1][3].