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Area of Science:

  • Complex systems science
  • Network science
  • Dynamical systems theory

Background:

  • Interdependent systems are often considered fragile and prone to collapse.
  • Individual networks may exhibit catastrophic collapse and extinction of nodal activity in isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how strengthening interdependence affects the stability of coupled dynamical systems.
  • To determine if enhanced interdependence can lead to system-wide persistence of activity.

Main Methods:

  • Coupling the dynamics of multiple networks.
  • Analyzing the behavior of these coupled systems under varying degrees of interdependence.
  • Identifying system dynamics and attractors.

Main Results:

  • Strengthening interdependence can lead to system-wide persistence of activity.
  • An optimal range of interdependence exists for maximizing system survival.
  • The persistence is associated with global dynamics exhibiting stable activity "islands".

Conclusions:

  • Contrary to fragility assumptions, interdependence can enhance system resilience.
  • Optimal interdependence is key to preventing catastrophic collapse in complex networks.
  • The findings reveal a mechanism for achieving robust activity in interconnected dynamical systems.