How Crises Model the Modern World

Abstract

Crises are our new reality. "Black swans" are increasingly becoming the norm; our systems, environments, contexts are structurally prone to crises. Doing more of the same will not be the appropriate way to deal with modern crises: a paradigm shift is needed, based on a more accurate understanding of the dynamics of complex systems. This paper is an invitation to change the theoretical vision of crisis and crisis management, and the education and training of all actors involved.

Fractal Crises – A New Path for Crisis Theory and Management

“…It is therefore natural to wonder whether this body of concepts could be used in the field of contemporary crises, which also show these same features. This line of thought in terms of fractal geometry is not entirely new (Sornette, ), but it is worth giving it a second look as mega crises (Helsloot et al., ; Lagadec & Topper, ) are more than ever becoming the norm.…”