Complexity Theory

What is complexity?

Complexity is the characteristic that shows the interconnection of the elements that form a system and that define its behaviour. This characteristic may be represented like a network in which the elements of the systems are the nodes, and the bounds that exist between these elements, symbolize the interaction that exists between them. This interaction adopts a hierarchical organization in such a way that it can be represented like a 3D network in which we have different interrelated levels. have theory is based on a conceptual model in which entities exist in a hierarchy of interrelated organizational levels. The complexity theory supports that the complexity of a system may be represented for a framework in which the relationships between the elements at different hierarchical levels can be accommodated as bounds.

This theory use theoretical elements from non-linear physics and statistical physics to develop different models used for analyze quantitatively the so called “complex systems“.

Complexity theory enables the identification, characterization, and comparison of the structure and dynamics of many types of natural and artificial systems, and it is being widely adopted in disciplines ranging from economics and social policy to biology and physics.

The word complex comes from the Latin complexus that means “an aggregate of parts that are interconnected”, then a complex system is formed by a cumulus of elements that are interconnected and share some properties, like in a Facebook network. In fact a Facebook network may be defined as an extended group of people with similar interests or concerns who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support.