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Comprehensive Patterns List-All
List of files for article entitled “Condensed Patterns Relevant to the Science of Complexity (Structure-Based School), Generic Design Science, and Interactive Management.” See also, PATTERNS-CELLS.
Composite Index (part of Mathematics of Modeling)
One of three indexes for a syllabus entitled Mathematics of Modeling 92(MM92 course). Also one of a series of files associated with book Warfield hoped to write. See also, “The Index to Definitions.”
Three New Laws of Complexity
Describes three new Laws Warfield added to his Laws of Complexity. They are, #18: the Law of Invisible, Vertical Coherence; #19 The Law of induced Groupthink; and #20: The Law of Small Displays.
Complexity: From Origins to Learning Outcomes (DRAFT)
Discusses problems associated with the lack of attention paid to complexity. Suggests that advanced policy study is an appropriate arena in higher education within which attention to complexity is required. Human behavior, Warfield argues, must be changed if complexity is to be dealt with properly. Includes bibliographic presentation of his writings on Complexity.
Complexity: A Subject of Inquiry
Semi-autobiographical description of Warfield’s research and the development of his Laws of Complexity. Recognizes Charles S. Peirce and other authors who influenced his approach to philosophy, science and social problem solving. Includes list of Warfield’s publications divided into nine categories: Applications, Education, Graphical Representations, Interactive Human Processes, Mathematics of Modeling, Organizations and Human Behavior, Philosophy, Books & Monographs and Bibliographies.
A Complexity Metric for High-Level Software Languages
Warfield designs a numerical measurement to designate complexity and usability of three computer languages (ADA, Pascal and ALGOL 60) and demonstrates the relative benefits of the three. Presented at 1987 IEEE International Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics, 21-23 October in Alexandria, Virginia/Washington, D.C.
Complexity Management in Policy Design
Presentation given at AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science [MISSING LINK]) 1200 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C., 13 May 1997. Includes transparencies used, statistical analysis of AAS group by training and government assignment during their fellowship, a pop quiz and a list of collected cells. See also, "Readings for Bureaucrats," which Warfield produced for this talk and provided as a handout.
The Complexity Learning Sequence, Key Propositions: A User's Guide to Patterns and Behavior
A summary of larger manual entitled “Patterns and Behavior.” Lists a "minimum set of key propositions" basic to working with complexity. Provides for each "proposition" an identification of its basic concepts and a table of pertinent references for further study. The "propositions" are: Language, Structure, Thought, Science, Applications of Science, Organizations, Modeling and Process. Provided to attendees at short course taught at the Johnson Center, GMU, 12-16 January 1998.
Complexity in Organizations
Paper that discusses complexity in organizations. Presented to NASA Systems Engineering Short Course, Wallops Island, VA, 5 February 1997.
Complexity Implications
Transcription of a lecture on the implications of complexity presented at the Program on Peacekeeping Policy Workshop on Religious Considerations of Peace Operations (RCPO), 27-28 April 1999 at Old Law School Building, George Mason University, Arlington, VA.