Complex systems and the eight knowledge of the education of the future, to understand life

Abstract

PROBLEM: In the contemporary era, the solution of social problems is still visualized under individualistic approaches, but reality must be seen as a network or specialized fabric where interrelated elements interact and define the dynamics of phenomena. The complexity approach allows understanding the role played by each element in a system. Complexity dates back several years, but its knowledge and application have not been widely spread, so it is essential to promote sociocultural analysis under complexity schemes. OBJECTIVE: To provide theoretical and conceptual elements to understand the importance of complexity in the analysis of social dynamics and problems. METHOD: Theoretical information of authors on the complexity of systems was reviewed, basically conceptualizations and elements that form the interrelated structure of the social fabric. RESULTS: Tarride indicates that the complexity of things does not mean complication or difficulty in understanding something, although Morin states that complexity has confusion and uncertainty as precursors, complexity should be visualized as the integration of several interacting elements. Soler considers taking into account the intervention of different disciplines, since they all contribute valuable information to understand and interpret reality. UNFINISHED REFLECTION:  Complexity implies the interrelation of different elements that define the dynamics of social phenomena, it also entails multi- and interdisciplinary intervention as specialized contributions without the predominance of any one science.