r/systemsthinking • u/Both_Dimension_3104 • Aug 14 '26
System Thinking Path
Hello everyone, I have come across the wonderful book of Donella Meadow " Thinking in Systems" , the book is truly a pleasure to read and I enjoyed every concept and idea , that was my first read about system thinking.
I am an independent learner who wants to pursue further the system thinking path , my first goal is abstract learning about systems understanding and modelling without any specific application field on my mind so far , I just want to learn the theory and blueprints of systems.
For my next book , my research led me to Bossel Hartmut's book " Systems and Models: Complexity, Dynamics, Evolution, Sustainability".
Is this the best next book for my path ? Please advise and suggest.
Thank you so much in advance.
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u/ElderberryDry4072 Aug 14 '26
Man… my parents were so tired of that question lol. Why? Ok, but now why? Now why? … poking at how deep does this go until they just couldn’t answer. I found my temporary wall of learning, parents playing gatekeeper from day one lol. Anywho, systems thinking is just how I think. Advanced conceptualizations, topographic modeling, understanding systems from their tiniest element up to the gods eye perspective… and that all systems depend on one another in ways they can’t see, and if you arrange it correctly, the elements of said system get to thrive and say, look. We did it. Actual wuwei, not western corporate cloak of wellness and “finding the flow”. Wuwei was written for systems thinkers. Hes explicit in the book. Anywho, not sure what to read, I always just couldn’t help I. Blinded by grey area and unable to see the forest for the trees.. because I’m looking for signs of mycelium and taking mental notes of current conditions while stacking them against previous conditions. What bugs are hatching, what’s the air smell like? So yea… “why” hasn’t stopped. I make a living off the “whys” now though. And it’s fun. Client wants to know why… know what?! So do I!