Nastaran

Isn't that what I have started with the collaborative qualitative cause and effect models I have shared earlier?

As this challenge is defined by many variables I find it hard to think of an ABM to tackle it, isn't it?

Best

Kai

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On Nov 18, 2015, at 4:57 AM, Nastaran Keshavarz Mohammadi <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

 

 Hi Dear All,

Thanks a lot for the initiative. I believe scientists, specially systems scientist should contribute more in solving social complex issues.

I would like, as complexity concepts suggest, considering multiple agents of the system which produces and support terrorist systems. It would be very simplistic to think,  ISIS is a religious system! I think it is rather a political party produced by politicians for political and economical goals. Let’s not forget, religions always have been and will be strong weapons in hands of those in power!

I would like to raise some questions:

How this horrible group funds itself? Who buys their oil? Who supports them? Which countries train them? Why they can still sell oil? Which bank they invest in? What technology they use to advertise themselves?  Is it believable that intelligent agencies fail to find them or stop them!!!! Also we should think why people may join them? What is the role of poverty , low literacy, and social isolation as well as mental and emotional disorders?

These are all agents and networks which should be considered. As long as these groups serve few countries and their politicians, normal people should pay. Wars in oil rich countries, religious conflicts and fear of terrorist attacks can make money for Weapon industry,  can  make it possible to buy illegal oil cheap, can change power systems  and etc, it is very complex! That is the way I see that.

According complexity concepts, I think good flow of accurate information  about beyond the scene of this group, and also sharing in common and true values of all religions can help   significantly.Can we do any thing in this regard?

I wish peace and love for all

Best Regards

Nastaran

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Dr Nastaran Keshavarz Mohammadi
PhD, Health Promotion

Editorial Board Member, Health Promotion International

School of Public Health

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

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On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:02 PM, Emile Chappin - TBM <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Dear Wander,

Wholeheartedly support your statement!

Cheers, Emile

 

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From: News and discussion about computer simulation in the social sciences [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jager, Wander
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Subject: [SIMSOC] Statement on behalf of our community on the Paris attacks

 

Dear friends

 

Usually we publish our ideas in scientific journals, but considering the impact of the terrorist attacks on innocent citizens on our society, the attack on Paris as the most recent gruesome act, I think that we, being scientists addressing the dynamics of society, have a responsibility to address the general public more directly. A polarisation of society, resulting in conflict, seems to be the aim of these fear-inducing attacks. The more society at large is aware of this likely aim, the more a liberal and tolerant culture might be resilient to such attacks.

 

I propose publishing a statement on behalf of our scientific community. The following tekst is a sightly adapted post I made on Facebook. It might serve as a start for a joint message, which should have tolerance and openness as key values for a global culture to strive for.

 

A flourishing global culture requires tolerance and the embracing of diversity as important principles. The IS attacks on innocent citizens appear to be aimed at undermining this tolerant culture by fuelling a polarisation process, setting up groups of people against each other. Rather than responding with violence, leading to a spiralling down to a repressive state, as scientists we believe that we should support critical thinking in areas dominated by dogmatic and repressive powers. We prefer drones offering internet access over drones packed with with explosives. Better a bombardment with laptops than with rockets. Mind that lead is better used for printing than for bullets!

 

 If you support this message just let me know, and if you have some suggestions for improving the tekst and for bringing this message out your input is valued very much.

 

I hope to share a final tekst on Monday, which I want to circulate on this list.

 

Warm regards from concerned citizen.

 

Wander Jager

 

 

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