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“Everything we think and know about the world is a model. Every word and every language is a model. All maps and statistics, books and databases, equations and computer programs are models. None of these is or ever will be the real world.”

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Book:Thinking in Systems: A Primer
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Thinking in Systems: A Primer

This book serves as an introductory text on systems thinking, examining the principles and practices of analyzing and designing systems. It delves into the core concepts of systems theory, providing insights into how systems operate and evolve. The author offers practical tools and frameworks for understanding and managing complexity in various contexts, including social, economic, and environmental systems. more

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