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![patio11 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::20844341.png) Patrick McKenzie [@patio11](/creator/twitter/patio11) on x 183K followers
Created: 2025-07-17 22:38:34 UTC

This week on Complex Systems, Cate Hall and I talk about agency, cultivating it in oneself, environments/orgs which seem to suppress or encourage it. Also a bit about walking roads less travelled.

00:00 Intro
02:38 Exploring the concept of agency
03:08 Selection effects in different fields
03:45 The changing demographics in tech and startups
06:52 The rise of systematization in poker and startups
17:27 The role of mental habits in developing agency
22:25 The value of feedback and continuous improvement
25:33 The power of admitting ignorance
27:29 Growth mindset and personal improvement
28:18 Using AI for creative pursuits
31:25 The value of human interaction
34:22 The unique traits of professional gamblers
39:40 Understanding and developing agency
43:41 Triggers for increased agency
51:02 Wrap

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