Unintended consequences can arise from system interventions from "summary" of Thinking in Systems by Donella H. Meadows
When we intervene in a system, we do so with the intention of bringing about a desired outcome. However, these interventions can often have unintended consequences that arise as a result of the interconnected nature of systems. This occurs because systems are complex and dynamic, with multiple feedback loops that can produce unexpected outcomes. These unintended consequences can manifest in various ways, such as delayed effects, side effects, or reinforcing feedback loops that exacerbate the original problem. For example, when we try to control a population of pests by using pesticides, we may inadvertently harm other organisms in the ecosystem, leading to a decline in biodiversity. In some cases...
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