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Book Title:The Dao of Complexity: Making Sense and Making Waves in Turbulent Times
Author:Jean Boulton
Published:2024
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This is a book about challenging and deepening worldviews. It explores the remarkable resonance between complexity and Daoism, engaging with the processual, contextual and emergent nature both of ourselves and of the world of which we are a part. Connecting ideas from such diverse fields as quantum physics, brain science, political theory and economics, it asks what ‘making sense’ of the world means in these turbulent times and how that can galvanise action for those of us trying to make a difference, trying to ‘make waves’ in a world of increasing connectivity, polarisation and fragility. Taking its lead from Daoist texts, the design encourages readers to open at any page and use the short, stand-alone, yet networked pieces as reflective starting points. It will be of interest to those striving for social change, as well as managers and policy makers looking for inspiration. Readers will find relatable material to help them explore how to engage effectively in this complex world.