# Systems Thinking Created: 2023_07_04 18:51 Tags: [[Model]] [[Psychology]] Systems thinking is a holistic approach to problem-solving that considers the broader, interconnected networks within which a problem exists. It's a framework for understanding complex systems and the relationships within them. Here are a few key points about systems thinking: - **Interconnectedness:** Systems thinking emphasizes that individual components within a system are interconnected and changes to one component can affect the entire system. - **Feedback Loops:** Systems are often characterized by feedback loops where the output of a system is used as its input. These loops can be reinforcing (positive) or balancing (negative). - **Emergent Properties:** Systems thinking recognizes that systems often exhibit behaviors and properties that are not evident when looking at the components of the system in isolation. These emergent properties come from the interactions and relationships between the components. - **Perspective:** Systems thinking acknowledges that different people may have different perspectives on the same system. This can lead to different interpretations of system behavior and different solutions to problems. - **Cause and Effect:** In systems thinking, cause and effect are not viewed as isolated events, but as part of a chain of events that affect each other over time. Systems thinking is used in a wide range of fields, including environmental studies, engineering, business, and public policy, to better understand complex dynamics and come up with effective solutions. ## References - [[zettels/Upstream - Dan Heath]] - [[Upstream Thinking]]