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Map of Systemic Evolution now included in The Necessary Tangle living evidence atlas of systems | cybernetics | complexitylittle
The map was originated by Eric Schwarz in 1996; extended in 1998 with material from Will Durant’s The Story of Philosophy; elaborated in 2000–01 for the International Institute for General Systems Studies; and extended in 2016 by Benjamin Hadorn with Beat Hirsbrunner.
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John Challoner new paper and course modules: Foundational Causality (2026)
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New paper and course modules: Foundational Causality
Causality is fundamental to systems thinking, explanation, diagnosis and intervention. Yet causal relationships are often represented in highly compressed form: A → B.
My latest General Systems Theory paper, Foundational Causality, asks what lies behind that arrow.
Beginning with processes and physical transfers of matter, energy and embodied information, the paper progressively examines multiple causal contributions, causal chains and networks, PTP and TPT perspectives, recurring causal structures, persistent causal organisation, conditions and constraints, systems and emergence, causal leverage, and the development of causal knowledge.
A central idea is causal decompression: progressively exposing the processes, transfers, conditions and constraints concealed within apparently simple causal relationships.
The paper is accompanied by eleven free course modules (GST 81–91). These take the learner from elementary cause-and-effect reasoning through causal networks and systems to leverage, causal knowledge and the interaction between hypotheses, explanations and theories.
A single flooding example develops throughout the modules so that learners can see a simple causal representation progressively become a systems-level causal analysis.
Recent research in science education has highlighted the importance of mechanistic reasoning, while other recent work has explicitly explored its relationship with systems thinking. The paper approaches that territory from a General Systems Theory perspective.
I would particularly welcome comments, criticisms and suggestions from systems thinkers, educators and researchers.
Alongside the paper I have also published a new set of General Systems Theory course modules featuring plain-English explanations, diagrams, examples, and practical exercises.
Both the paper and the course modules are open access. The paper is available at:
The course materials are available in two ways:
Open access (self-paced): https://rational-understanding.com/gst-course/
Supported learning: via Google Classroom through the ISSS Student SIG
Those in full-time or part-time education are especially encouraged to join the Student SIG, where they can benefit from guidance by experienced systems scientists, discussion with fellow learners, and access to a wider international community. To join go to:
QSEM: systems mapping with analytical power update 16th August 2026
Harish’s Notebook – The Ladder That Never Comes Down – Jose (2026)
The third dimension of Corporate Central Functions:Learnings from the application of the Viable System Model
“I have drilled two pretty thick boards with the VSM this year and learned a lot. I’m looking forward to sharing this with you!”
That is how Judith Hennemann describes what she will bring to our next Metaphorum VSM-Practitioner Webinar on 9 September, 6:00–7:00 pm CET.
#63 Chris Rodgers – The Wiggly World of Organizations – YouTube
Vacancy Details IRC2362539
Vacancy Details IRC2362539
Senior Systems Thinking Manager
As Senior Systems Thinking Manager, you’ll be one of the leading Systems Thinking practitioners within the organisation, helping shape how the railway approaches complex operational, strategic and organisational challenges.
– Full Time Hours
– Salary: £85,395 – £104,160
– Location: London Puddle Dock, Blackfriars
– Closing Date: 30/08/2026
Exploring the role of the Knowledge Weaver | Q Community
Cybernetics in the Annex: Commemorating Stafford Beer’s Centenary + Summer Conferences Recap | Guild
A good – even a big – deal: Barry Oshry’s Encounters with the Other just became free!
Encounters with the Other
Encounters with the Other – Triarchy Press
How we continue to misunderstand, dehumanize, scorn, humiliate, oppress − and even kill − others.
And how we can stop.
Barry Oshry
SysPrac26 21-22 September, UK – 12 HOURS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!
SysPrac26 21-22 Sept 2026 | SCiO – Systems and Complexity in Organisation https://www.systemspractice.org/SYSPRAC26
I’ll be at this, and doing a workshop, just to warn you 😉
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