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Thinking in systems

A Primer
Book • 2008
This book introduces readers to systems thinking, a critical skill for 21st-century life.

It explains how to understand and interact with complex systems, highlighting the importance of internal system structures and feedback loops.

The book is divided into sections on system structures and behavior, the relationship between systems and humans, and strategies for creating change within systems.

It aims to help readers develop a deeper understanding of systems to address global issues such as climate change, poverty, and social inequalities.

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Mentioned in 44 episodes

Recommended by Joe Buleg as a foundational text for understanding systems thinking.
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135: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Referenced by Rachel Musson as a helpful resource with a website and book.
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Mentioned by Katie Shields as a posthumously published work by Dana Meadows.
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S7 E9: At the Tipping Point
Mentioned by Cory Hixson and Mike Schmitz as a primer on systems thinking, focusing on system structure, behavior, and how to intervene in systems for change.
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136: Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows
Referenced by Diana Montalion regarding the application of systems and natural systems to tech challenges.
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#219 - Why Learning Systems Thinking is Essential in Tech - Diana Montalion
Mentioned by Charles Humble as a classic text on systems thinking, containing a quote he likes.
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SE Radio 655: Charles Humble on Professional Skills for Software Engineers
Mencionado por Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago como uno de los mejores libros que ha leído sobre cómo abordar la complejidad.
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#139 Pensamiento Sistémico (I): ¿qué es pensar en sistemas?
Mentioned by Jorge Arango as a textbook used in his systems thinking course.
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Recommended by August Bradley as a great starting point for understanding systems thinking.
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578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley
Recommended by Sheryl Cababa as a primer for systems thinking.
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