ABSTRACT
The design of resilience to embrace complexity and answer insecurity via processes of self-organization is at the core of the promise and the criticism that it inspires. The specific theoretical and empirical focus on resilience in interconnected societies does not, however, only include a discussion of conceptual premises reflected in resilience, but also an exploration of resilience within a domain that epitomizes connectedness: the Internet. The vulnerabilities of the interconnected society, the unpredictability of global terrorism or the uncontrollable effects of global warming are at the heart of political discussions about the uncertain future of society. Information is a key component of risk calculation, which is why risk practices are on the one hand a direct consequence of increased information flow. They are, on the other hand, deployed as a strategic approach to organizing the uncertainties caused by increased interconnectedness and complexity.
