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Wolfram Summer School

What can the study of computation teach us about the nature of reality? Whether you are an academic philosopher, a historian of science or an entrepreneur developing a strategy for a startup, the Philosophy and Strategy Track offers a unique opportunity to learn Wolfram’s approach to foundational thinking to unlock powerful abstract and concrete insights. Participants at all career stages will engage deeply with concepts from the Wolfram Physics Project, such as the ruliad, observer theory and multicomputation, and apply them to conceptual, philosophical or strategic challenges. This track is especially for philosophers who want to advance the field of metaphysics, building on foundations such as those laid by Leibniz, Kant, Heidegger and Husserl. The Philosophy and Strategy Track is not just about new answers to old questions; it’s about building new ways to think rigorously about reality.

Schedule Outline

Week 0: Before the Summer School

Week 1: exact dates to be confirmed

  • Seminars and discussions on the interplay between technology, strategy and philosophy
  • Mentor pairing and strategic project ideation with Stephen Wolfram

Week 2: exact dates to be confirmed

  • In-depth discussions on ethics in AI and computational philosophy
  • Collaborative project development time
  • Special-topic lectures (previous topics have included AI governance, strategic planning for startups, the future of technology in society, philosophical implications of AI and more)

Week 3: exact dates to be confirmed

  • Finalization of projects with mentor support
  • Preparation of presentations and Wolfram Community posts
  • Final presentation