IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF SYSTEMS THEORY PRINCIPLES: THE EMERGENCE OF SELF-PERFECTING SYSTEMS
Author: Milena Piryankova (University of National and World Economy)
Keywords: system theory, systems approach, large complex systems, control, self-perfecting
The problems of the modern world are too complex to be modeled by a classic closed system approach. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and principles of system theory, underlying the study of complex systems. It explores from simple to complex concepts in order to extract key principles. The paper presents the importance of the interconnectivity between the system's elements from which the behavior of the system derives. It covers self-perfecting systems, complex-adaptive systems and their role in emerging complexity in social phenomena. The overview discusses the emergence of self-learning systems and self-organizing systems which adapt and evolve in response to changing turbulent environments. The paper emphasizes the crucial role of feedback and control elements in large complex systems and underscores the need for automated self- improving and self-perfecting subsystems to ensure the resilience and sustainability of these systems in the face of changing conditions of the environment.
