The CKICAS Framework
Community Kinetic Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems.
PhD Thesis by Regan Duff, University of Auckland Business School
Abstract
This dissertation introduces the CKICAS framework (Community Kinetic Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems), extending Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems (ICAS) theory from organizational to community contexts. Through Action Design Research spanning COVID-19 pandemic response and constitutional AI mediation systems, we demonstrate how communities can develop collective intelligence capabilities that enable rapid, ethical responses to complex challenges.
Key Contributions
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Theoretical Extension
Extending ICAS theory to community-scale systems, addressing permeable boundaries and emergent coordination.
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Technical Architecture
A six-layer technical architecture with constitutional governance for AI-mediated community support.
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Empirical Validation
Validated across multiple instantiations including COVID-19 response networks and the iHum Mediation System.