Global Complexity Stability Theory (GCST) A Unified Framework for the Stability of Accelerating Complex Systems
Abstract
Abstract Global Complexity Stability Theory (GCST) proposes that the stability of any complex system is determined by the balance between three fundamental quantities: structural complexity C, rate of environmental change α, and recovery/stabilization rate γ. The theory asserts that instability emerges primarily from acceleration: when α exceeds a critical threshold relative to γ/C, the system accumulates instability debt, leading to bifurcations, multistability, and potential collapse.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Ecosystem dynamics and resilience
Chaos
Complexity
and Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 8 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint