The Santa Fe Institute

The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) is a research center located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, focused on understanding complex systems. Founded in 1984, it brings together scientists from various fields—like biology, physics, and economics—to study how individual components, such as cells or people, interact to create complex behaviors and patterns. SFI emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, using mathematical models and simulations to explore phenomena like evolution, network dynamics, and social behavior. By examining these systems, SFI aims to uncover fundamental principles that govern how complexity arises in nature and society.