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June 16, 2021 35 mins

An introduction to the concept of Systems Thinking and how it is essential for understanding and taking action on climate change.  This episode is inspired by the book Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows. It covers:

  • What is Systems Thinking?
  • How to get started thinking in systems
  • System structure - stocks, flows and loops
  • Leverage points for changing systems

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References
https://www.climateinteractive.org/ci-topics/systems-thinking/

https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/how-feedback-loops-are-making-climate-crisis-worse

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3828902-thinking-in-systems

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29214420-doughnut-economics?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ACzKLhIr9Q&rank=1



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