EP 178 From Costa Rica to Complexity Theory: Rethinking Modern Security with Erik D. Erikson
From The Security Circle by Yolanda Hamblen (Yoyo)
May 20, 2026 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 178
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of security and various cultural and psychological factors with guest Erik D. Erikson.
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary From Costa Rica’s escalating violence and drug trafficking routes to complexity theory, semiotics, cultural anthropology, and the psychology of human behaviour — this week’s episode of The Security Circle Podcast goes far beyond traditional security conversations. Joining me is Erik D. Erikson, a Costa Rica-based security professional, trainer, coach, and systems thinker whose work explores the intersection between security, culture, language, community dynami...
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Host: Yolanda Hamblen
Guest: Erik D. Erikson
Topics covered
- security
- complexity theory
- cultural anthropology
- human behavior
- drug trafficking
- community dynamics
Keywords
- security
- complexity theory
- Costa Rica
- cultural anthropology
- human behavior
- drug trafficking
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Places: Costa Rica
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