The Story of Sync - Steven Strogatz Ulam Memorial Lecture

Explore the fascinating world of synchronization in this second lecture of the Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series by Steven Strogatz from Cornell University. Delve into the mesmerizing phenomenon of Malaysian fireflies flashing in unison and discover similar synchronization occurrences in nature and technology. Trace the historical evolution of our understanding of sync and examine cutting-edge research on how network structures influence synchronization tendencies. Investigate topics such as the Millennium Bridge incident, crowd synchronization, firefly behavior, and various theories explaining these phenomena. Learn about concepts like coupling strength, limit cycles, and the Kuramoto model. Analyze the differences between waves and sync, and explore Michelle's groundbreaking results in this field. Gain insights into the complex world of synchronization and its implications across multiple disciplines in this comprehensive 1 hour 36 minute lecture.