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A Theory for Complex Systems Social Change: An Application of a General 'Criticality' Model

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  • Ichiro Shimada

    (Department of Developmental Biology and Neurosciences, Graduate School of Life Sciences - Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan)

  • Tomio Koyama

    (Institute for Materials Research - Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan)

Abstract

Within the developed nations deterioration in the basis of society, as dramatically demonstrated by the Lehman collapse, has reached extreme levels, and currently the formation of pro-change agents is approaching a decisive stage. Here, we will construct a complex systems 'criticality' model, apply it to social change, and examine its reliability and validity. The model derived a power law distribution of the output of social change. The validity of the model was verified by examining vote shares of parties in Japan. Based on the results of this examination, we propose a new quantitative strategy "information entropy enhancement" for social change.

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  • Ichiro Shimada & Tomio Koyama, 2015. "A Theory for Complex Systems Social Change: An Application of a General 'Criticality' Model," Interdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems - scientific journal, Croatian Interdisciplinary Society Provider Homepage: http://indecs.eu, vol. 13(3), pages 342-353.
    • Handle: RePEc:zna:indecs:v:13:y:2015:i:3:p:342-353
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    Keywords

    complex systems social change; criticality; power-law distribution; information entropy enhancement strategy; vote share;
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    JEL classification:

    • C65 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Miscellaneous Mathematical Tools
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State

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