Pensamiento Complejo de Morin

Pensamiento Complejo (Morin)

• Morin proposes a new way of thinking, a "complex thought", that goes beyond simplistic, rigid, and theoretical approaches.
• This new way of thinking recognizes the interconnectedness of events and the inherent uncertainty in understanding them.
• Complex thought avoids absolute truths, seeking instead a broader perspective.
• Key elements of complex thought are defined by two poles: empirical and logical.

Polo Empírico

• Action and reaction are interconnected.
• Events are interdependent.
• Interdisciplinary approach is crucial for understanding complex phenomena (e.g., culture encompassing social, anthropological, and media aspects).
• Concepts should be analyzed from multiple perspectives instead of relying on a single discipline.

Polo Lógico

• Logic alone cannot fully explain all situations.
• Systems exhibit complexity and contradictions. (e.g., the concept of life and death existing within a single organism).
• Seeking extremes to explain a system limits understanding (e.g., trying to categorize gender).

Thinking through examples

• The concept of "The Butterfly Effect" emphasizes interconnectedness.
• The idea of "The Big Bang" illustrates the transition from disorder to order.
• Complex systems are difficult to predict accurately.

Program and Strategy

• A program is a method involving specific steps.
• Strategy involves actions based on unpredictable events and uncertainties.
• The idea of an ever-changing and evolving present.

The Era of the Planet

• Discussion of the context of global issues.

Globalización (Canclini)

• Globalization is viewed as a complex and interwoven process. It’s not just economic, encompassing cultural and social ramifications as well.
• This process has gone through phases: internationalization (the early stages marked by expansion) and transnationalism (where power is more globalized, the second half of the 20th century).
• This is often viewed as something “imagined” by people in power, rather than being the same for everyone.

Globalization as an Imaginary Construct

• Globalization's effects are unevenly distributed across the globe.
• The concept of globalization is often imposed.

Appadurai

• Globalization affects local identities and values.
• He highlights the significance of the individual's experience in globalization.
• Appadurai is not saying globalization is bad, but instead that it is a force to be reckoned with.
• The interplay between global and local forces is highlighted with examples of migration and cultural exchange

Augé

• Augé introduces the concept of "non-places."
• He emphasizes the ephemeral nature of modern spaces.
• These are places that lack strong cultural or individual significance.

Marc Augé's Concept of "Non-Place"

• Airports, shopping malls, and highways are examples of non-places.
• These spaces often lack history and personal connections.
• Modern spaces tend to be about efficiency rather than community.

The concept of "No Place"

• This type of place lacks meaning. It is just a space.

Muñoz

• Describes the homogenization and standardization of urban spaces.
• Emphasizes the standardization and lack of individuality in urban design.

Solá Morales, Montaner & Prieto

• Exploring the evolving concept of "space" and its relationship to architecture and urbanism.
• Criticizing the limitations of traditional concepts of space in the modern age.
• Analyzing the impact of globalization on space and place.

Fundamental Concepts about Space and Place

• Exploring the notion of "place" and its relationship to space.
• Criticizing modern perceptions of space and place and analyzing the challenges.

Criticisms of Modern Architecture

• Comparing the limitations of modern architecture's idealized vision with the actual lived experiences in the modern world.
• Analyzing how modern trends in architecture can be seen as lacking responsiveness to urban challenges.

Kern and Han

• Discussion of globalization's impact, specifically in urban contexts.
• Consideration of different social dimensions in the context of globalization and its effect on the individual.

Svampa

• Investigating globalization's influence on urban development.
• Explaining the challenges faced by cities as a result of globalization, especially concerning social issues, the spread of market forces and cultural homogenization.
• The impact of global forces and politics on cities and urban development.