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/kɒmpleks ˈsɪstəmz/ · com·plex·sys·tems
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- A set of interconnected components that exhibit emergent behavior and are difficult to understand or predict. The study of complex systems in biology has led to a greater understanding of how ecosystems function and respond to environmental changes.
- A system that consists of many interacting parts, often exhibiting non-linear behavior and sensitivity to initial conditions. The complex systems approach to economics has helped to explain the dynamics of financial markets and the impact of policy decisions.
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Did you know? The study of complex systems has been influenced by the work of scientists such as Ilya Prigogine, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1977 for his work on dissipative structures and complex systems.