ONLINE: Social and political conflict in the United States seems to have increased significantly in recent years. However, this phenomenon isn't limited to the U.S.; it is plaguing societies across several continents. Many of us are left pondering the reasons for this disturbing trend and what can be done to reverse it. Trying to find a handful of causes can become a fool's errand, because societies are complex systems driven by intertwining relationships. This course offers a view of these conflicts looking through the lens of complexity science, a theory of life that posits that the world we live in is relational rather than atomistic. It will take participants through the rules that guide complex systems, applying this lens to better grasp the uncertainty and nonlinear nature of complex systems and how they play out in social conflict. It will also offer insights into how we can approach social, political and even personal conflicts in a healthier manner. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 24.
Class sessions are recorded.
