During the inaugural meeting of the newly relaunched ISSS special integration group (SIG) focused on research towards general systems theories, one participant made a comment which grabbed my attention.
This post makes me pause. I apply systems science in almost every moment. More than just a science, it's a shift in worldview. Seeing the world as made up of networks, feedback loops, boundaries, etc. is the same as seeing Earth as round or recognizing the need for plants to have sun. So fundamental that application is immediate.
great read :) basic science is in pursuit of truth (which lends itself to utility, intentionally or not) while applied science is in pursuit of utility directly.
This post makes me pause. I apply systems science in almost every moment. More than just a science, it's a shift in worldview. Seeing the world as made up of networks, feedback loops, boundaries, etc. is the same as seeing Earth as round or recognizing the need for plants to have sun. So fundamental that application is immediate.
great read :) basic science is in pursuit of truth (which lends itself to utility, intentionally or not) while applied science is in pursuit of utility directly.
As always with your writing, another thoughtful and concise reflection of systems science and the current state of research within the community.