David A. Bella is a professor emeritus in engineering at Oregon State University. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1961. After a stint in the US Public Health Service, serving on Native American reservations, he completed his Masters and Ph.D at NYU. Beginning in the mid-1960’s, his research involved computer simulation of aquatic ecosystems. His research expanded over the years to involve him in some of the most contentious controversies of the last four decades. These include environmental pollution, space-based weaponry (“star wars”), nuclear waste disposal, destruction of chemical weapons, global climate change, the tobacco industry claims, and the NW salmon crisis.
Dave found that the most serious problems involved human systems. Drawing upon experience and the new field of complexity theory, he developed and taught an interdisciplinary method to uncover “emergent” patterns in human systems. He has published widely and was the author of a recent paper, “Emergence and Evil.”
Dave loves the outdoors and camps with his wife, Cammie. His office is a cabin in the woods. He does not wear a watch and he tries to check his email every six weeks or so.
Audio Archive
Bella, David
Recordings
Understanding Complex Human Behaviors: Beyond Blame – Part 1: Chaos & Complexity: New Discoveries – Do They Matter?
Presenter: Bella, David / 2004Understanding Complex Human Behaviors: Beyond Blame – Part 2: Patterns of Behavior
Presenter: Bella, David / 2004Recent Additions
Vespers June 13, 1975 with Keith Smith – Thru Christ Triumphant over Death
Vespers June 12, 1975 with Stillwater Luther League Annette Hansen – Dream Great Dreams
Vespers June 11, 1975 with Tim Booth – Come to the Dinner!
Vespers June 9, 1975 with Roy and Faye Burnette – Mission in Ecuador
Vespers June 8, 1975 with Alvin Rogness – In Defense of Repetition
Audio Archive Partner
Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
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