Great points. However, equally important is the notion of "stability" -- there are large differences in how resilient complex processes can be against external

Great points. However, equally important is the notion of "stability" -- there are large differences in how resilient complex processes can be against external forces. For humans, this can be both a good thing and a bad thing. E.g. the "anti-fragile" nature of some decentralized endeavors vs. an unstoppable crazed mob during a fever pitch social or political crisis.