I have recently read two books on the science of complexity (listed below). It seems to me that there is a significant link between the findings of scientists in regard to complex systems and the Libertarian Philosophy. Individual elements operating from a set of relatively simple rules develop extremely complex and adaptable systems. The world and universe operate off of the principles described by this science. It seems to me that there would be a great advantage to explaining a political philosophy in terms of a supporting science. At any rate it would be, and is, a sharp contrast to the emotionally charged, logistically deflated nature of the dominate political philosophies of today.
Here is a good article that illustrates some of the applications of the Science of Complexity in other fields.
http://vator.tv/news/2010-07-12-the-emergent-comedy
The only reservation I have with this is the notion that complexity can be modeled.
Hayek has done scholarship close to this field.
http://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/hykKnw1.html
Welcome to the community btw.
I am not sure I completely understand what you mean by “complexity can be modeled”. I will preface my next statements with, I am not extremely well versed in either field, but I can see validity in both. I am simply connecting dots in my limited knowledge and perspective.
This is relevant to my interests. Thanks! :)
If by modeling you mean after-the-fact, than sure. At that point much of the complexity is historical but if you mean prediction modeling within a certain margin of error than your entering a pipe dream. Google Chaos Theory or more particulary the Butterfly Effect.
The butterfly effect is a metaphor that encapsulates the concept of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory; namely that small differences in the initial condition of a dynamical system may produce large variations in the long term behavior of the system. Although this may appear to be an esoteric and unusual behavior, it is exhibited by very simple systems: for example, a ball placed at the crest of a hill might roll into any of several valleys depending on slight differences in initial position. The butterfly effect is a common trope in fiction when presenting scenarios involving time travel and with "what if" scenarios where one storyline diverges at the moment of a seemingly minor event resulting in two significantly different outcomes.
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Chaos Theory is no problem for hardcore determinists :D
(english is not my native language, sorry for grammar.)
Sorry, I just had to. It sounds very interesting indeed.