Les crises que nous vivons, ne sont que le début - Louis Delannoy

The video provides a valuable and timely exploration of the polycrisis concept, grounded in the expertise of Louis Delannoy, a researcher actively working on systemic risks at a leading institution. The interview is well-structured, moving from definition to historical context, then to practical implications. Delannoy’s distinction between shocks and insidious changes is a useful analytical framework, though it is not entirely novel—similar ideas appear in resilience literature (e.g., Walker & Salt, 2006). The discussion of the term’s evolution from Edgar Morin to Adam Tooze and the World Economic Forum adds historical depth, but the video lacks explicit citations of specific academic papers or data to support claims about crisis interactions. The argumentation is logically coherent and avoids sensationalism, but it remains at a conceptual level without quantitative evidence. The host’s questions are relevant and help clarify complex ideas. The video does not include any advertising or sponsorship segments. The title accurately reflects the content, though it slightly overstates the ‘beginning’ aspect—the video focuses more on understanding polycrisis than on predicting future crises. The main strength is the clear communication of a complex systems perspective, making it accessible to a general audience without oversimplifying. However, the video could benefit from referencing specific case studies or empirical research to strengthen credibility. The absence of dissenting views or discussion of criticisms of the polycrisis concept (e.g., that it may be too vague or alarmist) is a minor weakness. Overall, the video is a solid introduction to polycrisis from a credible expert, suitable for viewers interested in systemic risks and sustainability.

The title accurately reflects the content: a discussion on polycrises as an emerging systemic phenomenon, framed as an ongoing and escalating trend.

The speaker is a researcher at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Stockholm Resilience Centre, providing credible expertise. The discussion is based on academic concepts (polycrisis, shocks, insidious changes) but lacks explicit citations or references to specific studies during the interview. The argumentation is coherent and well-structured, but the absence of verifiable sources limits the score.

• 02:00Introduction to polycrisis and its relevance.
• 05:00Definition of crisis as combination of shocks and insidious changes.
• 10:00Origin of polycrisis concept: Edgar Morin and Anne-Brigitte Kern (1993).
• 15:00Revival by Adam Tooze after COVID-19 and adoption by World Economic Forum.
• 20:00Critique of resilience as a buzzword and need for systemic transformation.
• 30:00Examples of interconnected crises: COVID-19, Ukraine war, supply chains.
• 40:00Discussion on governance challenges and the need for proactive adaptation.
• 50:00Call for addressing root causes: inequality, ecological degradation.
• 60:00Conclusion: polycrisis as a lens for navigating uncertainty.

• Terre-Patrie — Book by Edgar Morin and Anne-Brigitte Kern (1993) that first introduced the term polycrisis.
• Adam Tooze's work on polycrisis — Historian who revived the term after COVID-19.

• World Economic Forum Global Risks Report — Annual report that uses the polycrisis concept to describe interconnected global risks.