  Future societal systems will be characterized by heterogeneous human
behaviors and also collective action. The interaction between local systems and
global systems will be complex. Humandemics will propagate because of the
pathways that connect the different systems and several invariant behaviors and
patterns that have emerged globally. On the contrary, infodemics of
misinformation can be a risk as it has occurred in the COVID-19 pandemic. The
emerging fragility or robustness of the system will depend on how this complex
network of systems is governed. Future societal systems will not be only
multiscale in terms of the social dimension, but also in the temporality.
Necessary and proper prevention and response systems based on complexity, ethic
and multi-scale governance will be required. Real-time response systems are the
basis for resilience to be the foundation of robust societies. A top-down
approach led by Governmental organs for managing humandemics is not sufficient
and may be only effective if policies are very restrictive and their efficacy
depends not only in the measures implemented but also on the dynamics of the
policies and the population perception and compliance. This top-down approach
is even weaker if there is not national and international coordination.
Coordinating top-down agencies with bottom-up constructs will be the design
principle. Multi-scale governance integrates decision-making processes with
signaling, sensing and leadership mechanisms to drive thriving societal systems
with real-time sensitivity.
