The development of a Competence Framework for Environmental Education complying with the European Qualifications Framework and the European Green Deal

Tomassi, Andrea; Caforio, Alessandro; Romano, Elpidio; Lamponi, Ernestina; Pollini, Alessandro

doi:10.1080/00958964.2023.2259846

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“…Socio-technical systems, characterized by the intricate interplay between human activities and technological infrastructure, represent a concept that is becoming increasingly central in engineering studies concerning human activities [1]. Indeed, some scholars state that the unique characteristics of humans as a species is the ability to design and produce artifacts to enhance their capabilities [2]. Mankind would not be sapiens if it had not been faber before [3].…”

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Managing Complexity in Socio-Technical Systems by Mimicking Emergent Simplicities in Nature: A Brief Communication

Falegnami,

Tomassi,

Corbelli

et al. 2024

Biomimetics

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In the context of socio-technical systems, traditional engineering approaches are inadequate, calling for a fundamental change in perspective. A different approach encourages viewing socio-technical systems as complex living entities rather than through a simplistic lens, which enhances our understanding of their dynamics. However, these systems are designed to facilitate human activities, and the goal is not only to comprehend how they operate but also to guide their function. Currently, we lack the appropriate terminology. Hence, we introduce two principal concepts, simplexity and complixity, drawing inspiration from how nature conceals intricate mechanisms beneath straightforward, user-friendly interfaces.

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confidence: 99%