The Wicked and the Complex: A New Paradigm for Societal Problem-Solving
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
Wicked
problems,
such
as
climate
change,
systemic
poverty,
and
healthcare
inequalities,
rep-
resent
the
most
pressing
intractable
challenges
facing
society
today.
We
propose
a
novel
approach
that
leverages
complex
systems
theory
comprehensive
framework
for
understanding
tackling
these
challenges.
By
applying
concepts
state
space
analysis,
attractors,
nonlinear
dynamics,
we
offer
sophisticated
toolkit
mapping
intricate
web
of
interactions
defining
wicked
problems
exploring
potential
interventions.
Our
moves
beyond
tradi-
tional
reductionist
methods,
embracing
inherent
complexity
dynamism
issues.
demonstrate
how
this
can
lead
to
more
nuanced,
adaptive,
effective
strategies
addressing
persistent
societal
problems.
Despite
prevalence
avail-
ability
theory,
practical
applications
remain
uncommon.
This
paper
aims
bridge
gap,
illustrating
transform
our
engagement
with
pave
way
robust,
holistic
solutions.
synthesizing
insights
from
mathematics,
physics,
social
sciences,
present
transdisci-
plinary
promises
revolutionize
conceptualize
address
society’s
challenging
Язык: Английский
Addiction as a Disruption of the Markov Blanket: A Hyper-Precision of Momentary Rewards Over Long-Term Adaptation
Global Journal of Addiction & Rehabilitation Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4)
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
This
opinion
piece
proposes
that
addiction
can
be
conceptualized
as
a
disruption
of
an
agent’s
Markov
blanket
-
the
statistical
boundary
separating
internal
states
from
external
environment
under
active
inference.
Addiction
arises
when
becomes
overly
rigid,
assigning
excessive
precision
to
narrow
set
sensory
inputs
and
associated
with
addictive
stimulus.
leads
compulsive
behaviors
aimed
at
immediate
rewards
while
sacrificing
exploration
flexible
action
policies
would
reduce
uncertainty
optimize
long-term
fit
environment.
The
addicted
agent
trapped
in
limited
behavioral
repertoire,
unable
adapt
volatility,
thus
eroding
its
own
resilience.
Rigid,
patterns
interaction
propagate
outwards,
undermining
resilience
sustainability
wider
ecosystem.
perspective
offers
integrative
framework
for
understanding
disorders
their
broader
impacts,
suggesting
interventions
pulling
away
problematic
attractors
promoting
adaptive
exploration.
Язык: Английский
The Wicked and the Complex: A New Paradigm for Societal Problem-Solving
Опубликована: Июль 18, 2024
Wicked
problems,
such
as
climate
change,
systemic
poverty,
and
healthcare
inequalities,
rep-
resent
the
most
pressing
intractable
challenges
facing
society
today.
We
propose
a
novel
approach
that
leverages
complex
systems
theory
comprehensive
framework
for
understanding
tackling
these
challenges.
By
applying
concepts
state
space
analysis,
attractors,
nonlinear
dynamics,
we
offer
sophisticated
toolkit
mapping
intricate
web
of
interactions
defining
wicked
problems
exploring
potential
interventions.
Our
moves
beyond
tradi-
tional
reductionist
methods,
embracing
inherent
complexity
dynamism
issues.
demonstrate
how
this
can
lead
to
more
nuanced,
adaptive,
effective
strategies
addressing
persistent
societal
problems.
Despite
prevalence
avail-
ability
theory,
practical
applications
remain
uncommon.
This
paper
aims
bridge
gap,
illustrating
transform
our
engagement
with
pave
way
robust,
holistic
solutions.
synthesizing
insights
from
mathematics,
physics,
social
sciences,
present
transdisci-
plinary
promises
revolutionize
conceptualize
address
society’s
challenging
Язык: Английский