Dive into the fascinating world of computation with Combinators Unbound, a podcast inspired by Stephen Wolfram’s exploration of combinators—a concept that predates Turing machines and lambda calculus. From their origins with Moses Schönfinkel in 1920 to their role in modern computational theory, we unravel the symbolic abstraction and universality of combinators. Explore topics like evaluation strategies, visualization techniques, and their connection to the Wolfram Physics Project. Join us as we discuss the S Combinator Challenge and the quest to understand the ultimate computational potential of these foundational constructs. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, mathematicians, and anyone intrigued by the deep roots of computation.