"Stop beating up on complexity"

Jawahar Bhalla (JB Engineering Systems / Shoal Group)
Gary Smith (ISSS VP System Practice)
Charlotte Dunford (Rolls Royce)
Suja Joseph-Malherbe (Letter27)
Patrick Godfrey (University of Bristol)

Keywords
Complexity;Systems Thinking;Sustainability;Emergence;Abstraction;Dialogue
Abstract

We fear complexity. However, the panellists suggest that understanding and appreciating complexity is key to societal well-being and vitality. It stimulates creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Exploring complexity from different perspectives, each panel participant will present a position statement to start the conversation. We will then transition to an open forum discussion and Q&A format to bring in additional perspectives and approaches towards expanding our collective understanding of complexity as an enabler for the betterment of society.