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When to Design for Emergence
Complex systems are inherently dynamic and unpredictable, their properties are emergent. An organic way to deal with emergence is the art to trust in having the right tools and techniques to adaptively cope with sudden surprises and challenges, if accepted as such.
-Systemic Design
... See more"Key to the ETH DRRS learning system is the notion of organic emergen
1. Start with a Structural Analogy
Identify a complex system in one domain (LLMs in language) and map it to a well-understood system in another (index funds in finance). Ensure the analogy is not superficial—seek systemic parallels in behavior, incentives, and emergent dynamics.
2. Establish Historical Precedent
Introduce a real-world, data-backed p... See more
Identify a complex system in one domain (LLMs in language) and map it to a well-understood system in another (index funds in finance). Ensure the analogy is not superficial—seek systemic parallels in behavior, incentives, and emergent dynamics.
2. Establish Historical Precedent
Introduce a real-world, data-backed p... See more
Venkatesh Rao • LLMs as Index Funds
The ability to recognize and design for emergence is a cornerstone element of systems thinking
August Bradley • Systems Thinking Intro – Notion Productivity Series
The first is that the evolution of tools can be viewed as iterated solutions to some core human need. The second is that agents are a natural solution to a great many computable human problems, as designers attempt to reduce effort and maximize results.
Christopher Noessel • Designing Agentive Technology
