"Systems theory 1.0 revolves around the mereological notion of whole-part theory. In this model, the system equals the Whole. The parts are like organs in a body yet are thought of as more modular and static in nature. When you think of systems theory 1.0, think simple input-output machines (like a vending machine). You put a dollar in, and it spits out a snack (assuming it doesn’t get stuck)!"
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Extract from the Antinet Zettelkasten book by Scott P. Scheper. This material may be copyrighted.
YOUTUBE yGN5DBpW93g Russell L. Ackoff (1993), From Mechanistic to Social Systemic Thinking
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... i understand the carburetor take it apart so now i take it apart and got a valve well how do i understand the vowel first fundamental question is there any end to the process of taking things apart now if you believe in the complete understandability of the universe what must the answer be there had to be ...