Technological Solutions
“This problem can’t be solved with technology.” In one sense, there are lots of problems that aren’t amenable to technological solutions – particularly problems caused… Read More »Technological Solutions
complex adaptive systems
Systems thinking: Peter Senge on the limits of learning from experience
The most powerful learning comes from direct experience. Indeed, we learn eating, crawling, walking and communicating through direct trial and error – through taking an… Read More »Systems thinking: Peter Senge on the limits of learning from experience
Systems thinking: Gall’s Law
Gall’s Law: A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch… Read More »Systems thinking: Gall’s Law
Ben Dreyer on Good Writing and the Nonrules of English
Here’s rather a long extract – one I heartily agree with – to wet your whistle. Then go and get the book. I have nothing… Read More »Ben Dreyer on Good Writing and the Nonrules of English
Network theory: Matthew O. Jackson on four types of connectedness
Recommended – link below. 1. The most basic [type of connectedness] that we all think of is just popularity: how many people you connect with.… Read More »Network theory: Matthew O. Jackson on four types of connectedness