How Crises Model the Modern World

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...

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Main Authors: Patrick Lagadec, Benjamin Topper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Risk Analysis - China 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR)
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/2458.pdf
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2210-8505