Taking Category Theory to Heart with Brandon Baylor

Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, learn how this abstract branch of mathematics that focuses on relationships and roles redefines our understanding of the world. Discover its far-reaching applications in engineering, business, and personal growth. This conversation highlights the importance of systemic integration, meditation, and creating communities that bridge research and business. Additionally, the role of fatherhood in shaping their perspectives is discussed, emphasizing a commitment to fostering healthier systems and a sense of belonging. Tune in to explore how these concepts can navigate the complexities and interconnectedness of modern life.

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00:00 Introduction to Labels and Personal Struggles

01:34 Welcome to Love and Philosophy

01:39 Exploring Beyond Dichotomies

04:23 Introducing Brandon Baylor and Category Theory

05:21 Brandon's Journey into Engineering and Category Theory

08:58 Personal Reflections and Early Influences

13:47 The Shift to Category Theory

18:14 Understanding Category Theory's Practical Applications

41:47 Understanding Context in Category Theory

42:28 Category Theory in Business and Engineering

44:10 Complexity and the Digital Revolution

45:22 Social Media and Isolation

48:25 Case Studies and Practical Applications

50:32 The Philosophy of Composition

54:45 Digital Twins and System Models

01:10:05 Personal Reflections and Meditation

01:16:49 Challenges and Future of Category Theory

01:23:47 Parenting and Life Integration

Yoneda Lemma

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoneda_...

The book by Brandon and Esteban Montero:

https://www.amazon.com/Categorical-De...

Holon:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/holo...

Brandon on LinkedIn:

/ brandon-baylor-61854918a

Link to the industry case study using ACT:

https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.14457

A talk Brandon gave last year at the international ACT conference:

• Adjoint School Message Passing Logi...

A key paper from Spencer and Sub outlining ACT for systems engineering:

https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

Eugenia Cheng’s latest book (great on-ramp for ACT):

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

More on the Yoneda perspective that I mentioned:

https://www.math3ma.com/blog/the-yone...

Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, an inspiration throughout Brandon's journey:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

Esteban Montero and Flora Moon: • What can a computer be? with Flora Mo...

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