It's becoming difficult to deal with the news.
On the one hand, catastrophes. On the other hand, unprepared decision makers.
My reflexions in the #ComplexityThoughts post below, accompanied by the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/65UHMCInvrXK1bPBU2ZMbt?si=tE2XRNbkQQWUI9--TjZzKg
A short recap 🧵 1/
https://open.substack.com/pub/manlius/p/risks-of-linear-thinking-in-a-complex?r=n4iyo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
On the one hand, catastrophes. On the other hand, unprepared decision makers.
My reflexions in the #ComplexityThoughts post below, accompanied by the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/65UHMCInvrXK1bPBU2ZMbt?si=tE2XRNbkQQWUI9--TjZzKg
A short recap 🧵 1/
https://open.substack.com/pub/manlius/p/risks-of-linear-thinking-in-a-complex?r=n4iyo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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News is a for profit business dependent on maximizing base emotions
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/politics/fact-check-trump-california-wildfires-fema/index.html
They're the result of deeply interconnected environmental, infrastructural and social systems.
Complex problems demand systemic solutions. 🔥🌱 #Complexity #ClimateCrisis
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Accusing leaders of isolated policy failures ignores how climate change, land use and infrastructure are intertwined.
Oversimplified cause-effect thinking fails to address the real roots of disasters. #SystemsThinking #Policy
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Climate change, biodiversity loss, and societal risks (like disinformation and polarization) form a network of feedback loops.
Addressing one issue in isolation can worsen others. The global risk landscape IS NOT linear 👇
#ComplexSystems #GlobalRisks
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#Resilience #NetworkScience
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Adaptive strategies must account for feedback loops, emergent behaviors, and long-term impacts. #AdaptiveGovernance #Sustainability
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Awareness is the first step, but we need systemic action NOW. #ClimateAction #RiskManagement
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