Has Our Respect for Complexity Vanished?

2025-01-21

This blog post explores the modern societal loss of understanding and respect for complexity. With automation and the information age, direct contact with complex systems has diminished, leading to a lack of appreciation for the intricacies of fields like agriculture and manufacturing. This lack of respect manifests in simplified approaches to complex problems in daily life and impacts education and future perspectives. The author argues that admitting 'I don't know' is a valuable trait, and respect for complexity is truly admirable.