”Only complexity can reduce complexity” is a system theoretical rule by the late prominent system thinker Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998).
At the Knowledege Center of Reference Designations, we believe that the necessary complexity which can reduce (any technical) complexity is systems thinking. What this means is that:
| (1) Everything can be regarded as a system. | |
| (2) System elements are related by three kinds of relations: Part-of relation, Type-of relation and Pragmatic relation (see ISO 704). | |
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The Part-of relation is used to sub-divide any system into parts, recognised as system elements. This enables unlimited subdivision of complex systems and this is what 81346 part 1 is about. |
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The Type-of relation is used to create classes of systems. This is used for recognition of the systems and to prevent information from “growing wild”. This is what the classes in 81346-2 is about. |
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The Pragmatic relations presume systems are arranged in part-of relations, and then handles the integration among the systems. This is a positive benefit of working with systems as such. |
| (3) It is necessary to name or label the systems, so you can recognise them among each other, and this is what the 81346 standard series is about | |
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