LINKS (Weak or strong)
Charles François (2004). LINKS (Weak or strong), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1931.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1931 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
Strong links in systems are quite rigid, as they are difficult to break.
On the contrary, weak links can be easily losened, but also easily constructed. This is a significant condition for adaptability in complex systems , from molecules to brains and, probably all types of social systems . For examples in chemistry, see J. THOMAS (1998)