It depends on the system. But you can start by identifying some of the most salient parts and their connections and their dynamics. Then identify what some of the problems with the parts and their connections and their dynamics are. Identify ways to reach the system's goals in different ways or identify new goals to achieve through different systems. Easier said than done, I know! Be prepared for unexpected outcomes and always assess and reasses.
Here's my question: Once we acknowledge that everything is a system, which I am perfectly happy to do, how do we use this understanding to find solutions for the three systems you discussed: the pandemic, climate change, and racism? Some might argue that since everything is so complex and there are so many interrelated parts that it is impossible to change systems, that they have a life of their own. How can we change these systems? How can we use systems theory to take down systems and rebuilt better?
It depends on the system. But you can start by identifying some of the most salient parts and their connections and their dynamics. Then identify what some of the problems with the parts and their connections and their dynamics are. Identify ways to reach the system's goals in different ways or identify new goals to achieve through different systems. Easier said than done, I know! Be prepared for unexpected outcomes and always assess and reasses.
Does anyone have any ideas about how to change systems from a systems perspective?
Here's my question: Once we acknowledge that everything is a system, which I am perfectly happy to do, how do we use this understanding to find solutions for the three systems you discussed: the pandemic, climate change, and racism? Some might argue that since everything is so complex and there are so many interrelated parts that it is impossible to change systems, that they have a life of their own. How can we change these systems? How can we use systems theory to take down systems and rebuilt better?
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