1. The problem -- The complexity of the world -- Mechanism and mechanics -- The square law of computation -- The simplification of science and the science of simplification -- Statistical mechanics ...

Course Overview and Introduction - Introduction to Systems Thinking Course structure, syllabus review, reading assignments, projects and mentoring, grading, expectations (students and faculty) A ...

There are systems all around us, if we know where to look. A family unit is one system, while the community in which we live is another. That community is part of a bigger system of a county or city.

In recent years, systems thinking—a discipline that helps us understand interdependent structures of dynamic systems—has emerged as a powerful force for change in the philanthropic world. Borne out of ...