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In this RedMonk conversation, Chris Corriere, Founder of Ecology Computing and an organizer of Devopsdays Atlanta, shares his unique perspective on socio-technical systems, complexity in computing, and the future of DevOps practices with Kate Holterhoff. They discuss how ecological thinking influences technology and how mapping tools like Cynefin and Wardley Maps can help navigate complex environments.Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/chris-corriere-complexity/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:27 Chris Corriere's Ecological Perspective on Technology02:11 Socio-technical Mathematics and Complexity02:40 Mathematics in Computing and AI04:32 AI, Agency, and Autonomy in Systems05:42 Math Skills for Developers and Data Scientists06:57 Platform Engineering and Source Control09:09 Open Source Projects and Enterprise Work11:04 The Role of Git and Version Control12:23 Greenfield Projects and Tech Debt13:35 Understanding Cynefin and Wardley Mapping18:54 What is Cynefin? Its Origins and Meaning19:54 Chaos, Disorder, and Platform Salvage21:38 Mapping the Tech Environment with Wardley25:41 Mapping Space Technologies and Quantum Computing27:02 DevOps Days Atlanta and Future Themes29:30 The Future of AI, Education, and Community31:13 Closing Remarks and Contact Info