Synergetics (Hermann Haken)

Synergetics, developed by Hermann Haken, is the study of how complex systems organize themselves spontaneously. It explains how individual components—like molecules, neurons, or social groups—interact through feedback and cooperation to form coherent structures and patterns without central control. Essentially, it describes the universal principles behind self-organization in nature and technology, emphasizing how order emerges from seeming chaos through underlying physical, chemical, or biological processes. This framework helps us understand phenomena ranging from brain activity to ecosystems, highlighting the interconnected dynamics that drive the harmony and structure in complex systems.