On the Horizon: Volume 18 Issue 1

Complexipacity, wisdom and education

The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of the emerging science of complexity and the rise of fast computational capabilities on human understanding of the world and…

1, 2, a few, and many

The purpose of this paper is to: give a brief history of the development of complexity science for people unfamiliar with the details of complexity science; describe the different…

Higher education in management: reinventing the paradigm to gain the capacity to handle today's complexity

The purpose of this paper is to highlight how methodological and educational construction in the realm of higher education in management – which aims to meet the demands of…

Finding and reducing needless complexity

The purpose of this paper is to present a structure for identifying complexity that is not needed in an enterprise, and describe a methodology for eliminating it. Whether it is…

On becoming more complex (and what to do about it)

The purpose of this paper is to examine an individual's capability to manage complex or “wicked” problems, and to suggest a logic for the design of interventions designed to…

The capability of young people

The aims of this (mainly) conceptual paper are twofold: first, to define “capability” as used within Bioss (what used to be the Brunel Institute of Organization and Social…

Achieving complexipacity in schools

The purpose of this paper is to examine the capability of elementary and secondary schools to achieve complexipacity in its students.

Developing personal complexipacity

The purpose of this paper is to motivate individuals to use social networking and information tools to address complex personal issues.

Fast adders: complexity and computer consequences

Biological evolution in humans, as in other living things on earth, is slow. Human intellectual capacity to transform the earth and its inhabitants can move readily. The purpose…

Moral Machines: Teaching Robots Right from Wrong

“Complexipacity” What is it? Do we need it? Can we get it?

Measuring the impact of research