Century Quote by Stephen Hawking
“I think the next century will be the century of complexity.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Future of Science, 2010
The coming era will be defined by complex systems and interdisciplinary challenges.
In simple terms: Complexity will dominate the next century.
Study complex systems.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- technology
- policy
- education
- environmental issues
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills are needed for complex problems?
- How can we simplify complexity?
Complex problems can overwhelm existing methods.