Our actions are based on our beliefs and the results of those actions are the basis for our beliefs. The difficulty we create for ourselves is that we make assumptions as to how to interpret the results we select based on our beliefs. As a result we are often operating on a flawed perspective of reality.

Investigations into the relationships responsible for the success and failure of nations. This investigation was prompted after reading numerous references on the subject and perceiving that *Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty* by Acemoglu and Robinson seem to make a great deal of sense.

Comparison of scalar and vector version of the rabbit population model.

Based on a dialogue on the System Dynamics mailing list regarding the current level of acceptance of System Dynamics after it has been promoted for over 70 years I dredged up the following set of influences as a thought exercise. This is an example of a Drifting Goals Archetype.

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What do activities of these images have in common?

This is a template which one might use as a basis for creating Insight Maker Relationship models. Links have default style of the blue ones in the diagram. The easiest way to get the red dashed links is to CTRL+d to duplicate them and then connect where appropriate.

A random walk demonstration using an ABM. As individuals drink more they become more intoxicated and their walk becomes more random. And when they drink to much it finally kills them.

Part 1 demonstrates Picture primitives and Links to create representations of interactions. These are made visually attractive because the Picture primitives are overlay'd with images.

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Basic Stock & Flow models for use in Systemic Perspective video.

The following model was submitted by Lise Inman & Keith Margerison for inclusion in the ILE currently under development. I think it's a useful model which gets interesting as the arrival interval gets smaller and the queue backs up. So, what do you think of the model and what insights can we surface with this model?

A model to use to demonstrate scenarios using button scripts.

Population Growth in an Agrarian Society with the addition of agriculture.

While all things are related for a particular situation all things are not relevant. We need to develop a simplified model of reality which depicts those interactions which are responsible for the patterns of behavior and current situation. We want the simplest model which enables the requisite understanding. This is no easy task though.

How a Savings Account works.

All you wanted to do was put a bird feeder in your yard to attract birds and make for a more pleasant morning. And...

Are there environmental/physical limits to humanity? Based on the Are There Limits? blog post by Tom Fiddaman.

Understanding relationships is the foundation of effective problem solving. Though relations exists on multiple levels.

A number of questions considered relative to Systems Thinking.

Yesterday's actions are responsible for the world we experience today. And today's actions are responsible for the world that we will experience tomorrow. The "Creating the Future" model is intended to provide a better sense of the common process associated with the unexpected unfolding of the future..

The simple savings account is used to demonstrate the nature of a reinforcing loop. Change the initial amount and interest rate and run the model to see the implications of changing these values.

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The structure responsible for rabbit population growth.

This page contains a set of models associated with the LinkedIn discussion which was an endeavor to develop a Systemic Perspective associated with Chris Argyris' "Teaching Smart People How to Learn" article.

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Little Red Riding Hood walking through the woods to Grandma's house. How long will it take?

A Conveyor is just a special type of a stock.