Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Systems Thinking: How to understand the deeper reality of the world around us

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Nov 14, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of systems thinking, where problems are seen as interconnected rather than isolated incidents. Learn how understanding the components of systems reveals root causes and impacts our daily lives. Discover the ripple effects of small changes, the role of feedback loops, and why some systems endure while others collapse. Explore how innovations can lead to unintended consequences and the importance of leveraging points for change. This insightful discussion invites a new perspective on the challenges of the modern world.
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Everything Operates As A System

  • Systems are interconnected components that produce behavior over time and create emergent outcomes.
  • Seeing things as systems reveals hidden patterns that shape personal and societal results.
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Stocks And Flows Create System Memory

  • Stocks are accumulated quantities and flows change them over time, producing inertia in systems.
  • Small fast flows (calories) change slowly visible stocks (body weight) due to system memory.
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Feedback Loops Govern Behavior

  • Feedback loops regulate system behavior as balancing or reinforcing dynamics.
  • Reinforcing loops amplify actions (phone checking) into exponential growth or collapse.
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