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Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows
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Complex systems can evolve from simple systems only if there are stable intermediate forms.
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“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
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