Systems thinking promotes a shift from linear to holistic thinking from "summary" of Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows
Systems thinking challenges the prevailing mindset that isolates individual components and analyzes them separately. It encourages a broader perspective that considers the interconnectedness and interdependence of all elements within a system. This shift from linear to holistic thinking is essential for understanding complex systems where the behavior of the whole is more than the sum of its parts.
Linear thinking tends to oversimplify reality by breaking it down into discrete parts and analyzing them in isolation. This reductionist approach may lead to unintended consequences as it fails to account for the dynamic interactions between components. In contrast, systems thinking recognizes the relationships between elements and how they influence each other over time.
By adopting a holistic mindset, individuals can better grasp the complexity of systems and anticipate the ripple effects of their actions. Rather than focusing on isolated variables, they consider the system as a whole and how different feedback loo...
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