Theory and Practice of Emergence of Complexity

Location
Melbourne, Australia -37.81144.96
Meetups
55 so far
Rating
The Melbourne Emergence Meetup Group 5.00 5.004
Founded
September 25, 2004

Share understanding of the natural emergence of escalating complexity and its application to organisational development. Members have backgrounds from the sciences to knowledge management. Theoretical background includes non-linear systems, general evolution, self-organised criticality and philosophy of science. Applications include narrative studies, urban planning, climate change, planetary and materials sciences.

Where?
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Who’s coming?
4 Yes / 1 Maybe

Want to attend?

Continuing with the format we tried in December, using a room/lecture theatre in Engineering for discussion and presentation before adjourning to The Corkman for dinner.

"For every complex problem, there is an answer which is short, simple and wrong." --H.L. Mencken

If you aren't sure what we mean by emergence, the Wikipedia page is a good starting point.

What members are saying

 Peope are very knowledgable on the topic and life in general. 

 Get to know others grappling with complexity in Melbourne. 

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What's new?

  • Feb 10
    • New member
      “I have a background in chemistry and computer science. This subject interests me.”
  • Feb 9
    • New member
      “I attended several early meetings but unable to commit due to work constraints. I'm interested in the dynamics of complex issues primarily from a practical aspect and believe that I can contribute and benefit from this forum.”
  • Feb 6
  • Dec 20 2009
    • New member
      Neo
      “Highly interested in supervienience, emergence and complexity.”
  • Aug 14 2009
    • New member
      “I was a member, left a few years ago, but would like to rejoin and come along when I can. I am still interested in CAS, still work part-time for CSIRO and am still involved in their Centre for Complex Systems Science.”