The Complexity of Complexity
A one-day inter-disciplinary seminar
December 19th 2011, 10.30-3.30 at the University of Bath
Speakers:
Peter Allen, Complex Systems Research Centre, Cranfield
“Evolutionary complexity and the Real
World”
Bruce Edmonds, Centre for Policy Modelling, Manchester Metropolitan
University
“Complexity and Context-Dependency”
Chaired by:
Dr Jean Boulton, Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of
Bath
Complexity theory has been embraced by a wide range of disciplines -
physics, biology, earth sciences and economics, strategy development, urban
planning and climate modelling to name but a view. It developed, through the
20th century, out of early systems thinking, non-equilibrium thermodynamics
and evolutionary theory. But is there one theory or many? What are the
assumptions underpinning differing approaches? Are some applications more
metaphorical than scientific? What is the worldview implied by complexity? Is
complexity necessarily about modelling?
This seminar, sponsored by the Institute of Physics Nonlinear and
Complex Physics group, seeks to provide a forum to explore the way complexity
is understood by different disciplines and provide the opportunity for
cross-disciplinary learning and debate sparked by our two eminent speakers.
The event is free; to book, please email Jean Boulton on j.g.boulton@bath.ac.uk
stating the focus of your interest. Places are restricted to 40.
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