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A complex system requires new mathematical frameworks and scientific methodologies for its investigation.
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 28): Concluding remarks – The challenge of applying complexity science to development and humanitarian work
Many working in the aid world live with complexity daily. There is a real need…
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 27): Concluding remarks – Our View: Champions, pragmatists or critics?
The complexity concepts may be more useful in addressing questions of ‘how’ international aid work…
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 26): Conclusions – What kinds of practical uses are there for complexity science in international aid?
The concepts can be used in a highly flexible manner – for example, in combination…
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 25): Conclusions – What is the value of complexity science for those engaged in humanitarian and development work? Specifically, does complexity science tell us anything new?
The concepts of complexity theory provide stepping stones towards a more realistic understanding.
Bridging the credibility gap in science communication
People often react negatively when they don’t understand science, and these gaps in understanding are…
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 24): Conclusions – What kinds of phenomena can complexity science help us better understand?
Where we see systems of interconnected elements and dimensions involving adaptive agents, we are more…
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 23): Conclusions – How does complexity science differ from existing ways of understanding and interpreting international development and humanitarian problems?
The science of complexity stands in contrast with the two standard methods of scientific enquiry.
Exploring the science of complexity series (part 22): Conclusions – What do the complexity science concepts offer to those facing international development and humanitarian problems?
Simplifications of complex realities leave aside so many of the important elements of those realities…