January 8, 2006

Crichton on Complexity

Shawn Callahan at Anecdote links to a video presentation on complexity by Michael Crichton. Sean highlights these quotes:

To learn how to manage complex systems takes humility.

To manage complex systems takes the ability to admit we are wrong and to change course.

If you manage a complex system you are frequently if not always wrong.

Fascinating stuff.

Posted by Johnnie Moore at 17:35 in Facilitation
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Tim K says

Johnnie

Surely the truth is that you DON'T manage complex systems.

You merely participate in them.

Try to be an authentic node, not a duplicitous link.

Be accountable for the chaos you create.

PS. Note to self. 'try to actually live up to this..'

January 13, 2006 17:47 Permalink for comment

Jake says

Spot on, Tim - I always say control is an illusion, the best you can hope for is influence.

Johnnie, your quote is an interesting bit about general community!

January 16, 2006 04:36 Permalink for comment

Jacques Richard says

For a new approach to the evolution of complexity in nature, visit website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/j.begon

January 27, 2006 23:38 Permalink for comment

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