systems thinking

This blog is from an earlier published text – about us consciously evolving as humans. Would higher systemic & relational skills raise our sustainability impact?
I used to work with sustainability in architectural design, policy making and R&D projects. I wondered why it was so difficult for us to take in that all natural systems can only sustain if their eco-systems are not tinkered with, and that we are responsible for being good stewards here on Gaia.

The quote “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is attributed to Aristotle, and may very well be a misquote. (If you are into philosophy of science, you may enjoy reading this elaboration on the matter.) Anyway, systems thinkers embrace this quote warmly; and that´s where I hop in. I unabashedly claim that this concept IS PRECISE We need to be and act together in a skilled way, and we need every head and heart logged on, so that we may navigate the future as more resourced humans. The complexity of our times demands it! This requires exploring and learning from the implications of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.