The dynamics beneath the surface
Certain patterns repeat across economics, biology, and social systems. These interactive simulations let you see them in action—and understand why so many "obvious" explanations are wrong.
Live Patterns
Success is more random than you think
LiveSkill sets the floor, but luck writes the ceiling
Watch how wealth inequality emerges naturally in a competitive system—even when everyone starts with identical resources. The richest agents aren't necessarily the most skilled. They're often just the ones who got lucky early.
"Winners write history and attribute success to merit. But the future belongs to those who position themselves to benefit from uncertainty."
The Warring Mind
LiveWatch beliefs battle for dominance
An interactive simulation of how beliefs polarize. Nodes attack enemies, support allies, and flip sides as the mind organizes into warring camps. Poke beliefs and watch the cascade.
"Minds don't seek truth—they seek coherence. When beliefs conflict, the mind reorganizes until internal tension is resolved. Understanding this is the first step to resisting manipulation."
Coming Soon
The Network Effect Trap
Why winner-takes-all isn't inevitable
Explore how network structures determine whether competition leads to monopoly or diversity.
Feedback Loop Dynamics
When small changes cascade into revolutions
Visualize how positive and negative feedback loops interact to create stability or chaos.
The Prediction Paradox
How forecasts change the future they predict
See how public predictions alter behavior and sometimes cause the opposite outcome.
Why patterns matter
Beyond prediction
These simulations aren't crystal balls. They reveal the structural forces that make certain outcomes more likely—and help you understand why confident predictions so often fail.
The map is not the territory
Every model is wrong, but some are useful. These patterns are simplifications that illuminate real dynamics. Use them as lenses, not laws.