Complexity is at our heart
Te Pūnaha Matatini is Aotearoa New Zealand's Centre of Research Excellence for complex systems.
Yes, you should mention the myth when you correct it
We used to think that mentioning a myth when debunking it could be harmful, but research has shown that this is not the case.
Complex is different from complicated, and why that matters
In the 21st century, as human societies are growing, becoming more interconnected, and having an increasing influence on planetary systems, it’s complexity that we need to understand.
Systems and people: Te Pūnaha Matatini submission to the Science System Advisory Group
We encourage the Science System Advisory Group take a systems approach to the evaluation and re-design of the science system, and to put the people within the system at the centre of attention.
Foundations of complex systems
Studying complex systems gives us a more nuanced way of understanding the world.
