Connecting lived experiences of systems conveners in governancewith Paula Chies Schommer and Rachel Gondo

Connecting lived experiences of systems conveners in governance | by Florencia Guerzovich | Jun, 2022 | Medium

COMMENTARYNervous System: Cybernetics and the Birth of Computer EthicsThe origin of the idea of ‘cyber’ wasn’t just about security, but rather ethics and psychology. This month’s history of cybersecurity examines the work of American mathematician and physicist Norbert Wiener and the beginnings of ‘cybernetics.’June 08, 2022 at 10:00 AM 6 minute readInnovationBy David Kalat, BRG

Nervous System: Cybernetics and the Birth of Computer Ethics | Legaltech News

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Systems Approaches to Child ProtectionWed, Jun 22, 2022 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST

Registration

On Facebook, Gerald Midgley says:

The Centre for Systems Studies at the University of Hull (UK) is hosting a seminar with two presenters at 3-5pm (UK time) on Wednesday 22 June. The focus will be ‘SYSTEMS APPROACHES TO CHILD PROTECTION’. Details of the two talks are below. Please register for the event at this web site: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/1237358922890229259

‘TRANSFORMING THE RUNAWAY CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM’, by Andy Bilson (University of Central Lancashire).

The child protection system in England is in runaway mode. Child protection investigations have tripled, whilst the number of child deaths and children found to have been physically or sexually abused is little changed. The system impacts on a considerable proportion of children, and has become increasingly investigative and focused on parental shortcomings (what has been termed ‘institutionalized parental blame’). The number of children separated from families has increased dramatically, and the costs of placement are soaring, so no funds remain to offer help to families. Can a systems approach to the use of research, especially one that makes oppressed groups visible, reverse these trends? Andy Bilson will present his work so far, and open a conversation about the way forward.

‘THE CREATIVE AND FLEXIBLE APPLICATION OF SYSTEMS METHODOLOGIES FOR CHILD PROTECTION: A CASE STUDY FROM INDIA’, by Rajneesh Chowdhury (University of Hull).

Although at the policy level, India is committed to providing a safe, just and equitable environment for children, there is little evidence that such commitments have effectively trickled down to having real, on-the-ground impacts. Several organizational, administrative and competency-related issues pose serious impediments to the operation of the institutional structures that protect and uphold children’s rights and child protection in India. Poverty and lack of awareness are significant factors that lead to violations of children’s rights. This presentation will explore the application of systems methodologies in a creative and flexible manner to design an intervention for children’s rights and child protection in India. A case-study with the Universal Team for Social Action and Health (UTSAH), a non-governmental organization (NGO) specializing in child protection, will be discussed. The intervention was designed around the deployment of Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH), which helped in unfolding and increasing understanding of tensions in the system; gaps between what ought to happen and what actually happens; the challenges of social inclusion and exclusion; and the lack of clarity about the stakes that stakeholders have, and what their issues are. The intervention design involved the application of CSH with two tools: CATWOE (a mnemonic for Customers, Actors, Transformation, Worldview, Owners and Environment) from Soft Systems Methodology, and an assumption-surfacing tool from Strategic Assumption Surfacing and Testing. A program of action was designed through this intervention, which will be presented in two phases: the first phase has already been implemented, and covers children’s rights and child protection case management, police reforms and community sensitization; the second phase is planned to begin soon, and covers a visionary fellowship program for senior-level police officers and managers to address system change. A reflection on the case will be provided in light of Holistic Flexibility, a conceptual lens in systems thinking that calls for greater creativity and flexibility in systems thinking and practice.

Once again, here is the link for registering for the event: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/1237358922890229259

JUNE 21 EVENT

We invite you to come reflect, connect, celebrate (y)our wins, set intentions, and honor the solstice together. There will be time to learn more about Illuminate and network collaborations and what’s on the horizon for our collective work towards systems change for a just, equitable and regenerative future for all. Hear from some of your network comrades about their involvement and vision for this workConnect and reflect with others working to transform some of today’s most complex challengesLearn about existing and emerging opportunities to deepen our collective (un)learning and actionWe will be offering the Soirée on two different days and times to accommodate multiple time zones. Speakers and content may vary. You are welcome to attend both!

*Note that the event on the 21st and 22nd have unique registration links*

Link June 21 Solstice Soirée — Illuminate Systems (and 22 June link is available there too) – explore if you want to joint the Illuminate systems change community (it’s free)

Jun 13Synthesis Map Expo 2022 #1 from OCADU — Systems Thinking Ontario

by David Ing

Mon, June 13, 20226:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

Online

One in a series of presentations of synthesis maps created in systemic design courses at OCADU graduate programsAbout this eventSynthesis maps are rich visualizations that illustrate the real-world complexity of systemic challenges, and typically used to not only “map system problems” but to propose design recommendations for systems change and policies (from health to public policy, from service experiences to social change) from evidence gathered in stakeholder research. Policymakers and organizational stakeholders use synthesis maps for strategic advising, long-term planning, and considering interventions for social and systemic challenges (wicked problems).Please see: https://wiki.st-on.org/2022-06-13 for more detailsOpen-minded novices and learners are always welcomed. We’ll try to keep the conversations understandable by the layman, and entertain questions for clarification.To be notified of future sessions, please join the Google Group: http://bit.ly/st-on

Synthesis Map Expo 2022 #1 from OCADU — Systems Thinking Ontario Registration, Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

The Fin Ray® Paper KitTail fins of bony fish do not bend away from the compressive force – as would be expected – in the event of a compressive load, but instead bend in the direction of the compressive force. This initially surprising feature enables highly efficient force transmission of the fish to the surrounding medium of water. When the fish moves by flapping its tail, the tail fin assumes the (concave) shape of a ladle (with the open side in the direction of the flapping of the fin). The water volume enclosed by the tail fin is accelerated to the rear, propelling the fish forwards in the process. The adaptive change in shape of the tail fin is a reason for the good force transmission. From a technical point of view, the tail fin of the bony fish is a design which has been optimised in terms of lateral force application in the course of evolution.

The Fin Ray® Paper Kit – Technology for schools – Learning Systems – Festo Didactic

Also https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms2751

The function of fin rays as proprioceptive sensors in fish

Designed and co-facilitated by Fritjof Capra and Jen Mason, the Systems View Lab is an interactive, online learning experience for executive teams who wish to develop and deepen their systems thinking capabilities and explore the applications of a Systems View of Life within the specific context of their organization.

Home – Systems View LAB

Peter Kawalek takes a look at information while Clément Vidal considers how cybernetics might help in the search for extraterrestrial life

President’s Series : Astrobiology and Cybernetics Tickets, Wed 15 Jun 2022 at 17:00 | Eventbrite

Academy for Social Justice

Academy Online Seminar

featuring
Jo Rogers | Senior Manager | Fulfilling Lives South East
Rebecca Rieley | Senior Manager & Systems Change Lead | Fulfilling Lives South East
Emily Page | Systems Change Project Assistant | Fulfilling Lives South East

How do we instigate, nurture, and achieve systems change? How do we build momentum and shift systems that were previously thought to be too fixed or too big? What systems change methods can be used to achieve better outcomes for those experiencing multiple and complex needs (MCN)?

Join the Fulfilling Lives South East team as they unpack these questions and demonstrate the impact and legacy of the programme’s systems change work over the last 8 years, whilst highlighting the importance of working together in partnership.

In this free seminar, the team will share key highlights from their recently published Ripple Effect reports that take a deep dive into pragmatic approaches for nurturing systems change and shares their perspective on the foundations for systems thinking.

The speakers will also share how they put systems change into practice and draw attention to where they feel support systems still need to change to improve outcomes for people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

This event will be held online via Microsoft Teams from 16.00 to 17.15. For further details or to request your free seminar place please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/demystifying-systems-change-practical-action-for-social-change-registration-352859110097

PLEASE NOTE that places are limited so please be sure you can attend before booking. You must also be an Academy member in order to attend any events. If you are not yet a member you will be prompted to join when registering to attend this event.

Saturday, 4 June 2022The Cybernetics of the Trimtab SocietyOver the last seven years, I’ve been heavily involved in a medical diagnostic project which unites human and machine judgement. This has always been cybernetic in my mind (and it was cybernetic insights which led to some pretty cool machine learning that sits behind it). It’s about to be commercialised which is very exciting, not least because the technology is applicable to fields far beyond medical diagnostics – education, management, organisational risk and public health are all within scope of potential application. 

Continues in source: Improvisation Blog: The Cybernetics of the Trimtab Society

PRE-LAUNCH: Reclaiming Our Freedom and Accountability with Peter BlockTomorrow, June 14:00pm – 5:30pm BSTZoom MeetingAdd to CalendarGoingMaybeNot Going31 members are goingThe last two years have put many of us in touch with our world differently. Many of us have been given a fresh opportunity to revisit the ways in which, and from where, we work. We are reconsidering the social contract. We are in touch newly with people from around the world. New movements are shaking up old norms. Reconciliation, restoration, and the common good are calling out for our attention.We can reclaim our capacity to produce our own wellbeing in our communities, workplaces, in our faith, schools, journalism, art, and architecture. Peter Block, author and convenor, suggests that most activists believe a change in leadership will change things. He doesn’t agree. Just as he believes the reader writes the book, so do the people create their leaders.Beginning this coming September, Peter will be alongside us for a year-long exploration of the world we live in now, what we don’t understand, and the philosophic insights that can guide us in producing together the world we wish to live in. For two hours on the first Wednesday of the month, we’ll put Peter on the Spot with what’s alive in our worlds and so catalyze lively reflection and dialogue amongst us.There is nothing as practical as a good theory. During our series, we will make visible where the common good is occurring right now, where the theory is in practice. All of this aids us in moving towards what is possible.Join us for this, the first of three FREE pre-launch conversations to hear more about our plans, reflect on possibilities, and to shape the conversations to come. Simply click on the ‘Going’ button above to RSVP, you will then have access the meeting link.

PRE-LAUNCH: Reclaiming Our Freedom and Accountability with Peter Block | The Great Community Collaborative

How the Brain ‘Constructs’ the Outside WorldNeural activity probes your physical surroundings to select just the information needed to survive and flourishBy György Buzsáki on June 1, 2022Scientific American June 2022 Issue

How the Brain ‘Constructs’ the Outside World – Scientific American