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The need for general adaptive capacity-Discussing resilience with complex adaptive systems theory
1International Center for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities (IZEW), University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
|November 11, 2024
Summary
Resilience is intrinsically linked to system complexity and adaptive capacity. Complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory reveals that adaptive capacity, particularly general adaptive capacity, is crucial for resilience against unexpected disruptions.
Area of Science:
- Systems Theory
- Ecology
- Social Science
Background:
- Resilience, complexity, and adaptive capacity are interconnected concepts across various disciplines.
- A deeper theoretical understanding of their relationships is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between resilience and complexity using Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory.
- To investigate how adaptive capacity contributes to a system's resilience.
Main Methods:
- Application of CAS theory principles to the discourse on resilience.
- Theoretical analysis of system properties and agent capabilities.
Main Results:
- System complexity is a prerequisite for resilience, as complex systems possess adaptive agents, unlike simple systems.
- Increased complexity necessitates greater resilience due to a higher probability of disruptions.
- General adaptive capacity, rather than specialized, is key to resilience.
Conclusions:
- General adaptive capacity enables systems to manage unforeseen disruptions.
- Diversity, redundancy, social capital, and disaster preparedness enhance general adaptive capacity and resilience.
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