Thoughts on the growth of the Twitter user community presented as a causal loop diagram.

This is an example of a very complex model though it consists only of Balancing and Reinforcing loops.

Initial causal loop diagram for the influences leading to the acceptance of Systems Thinking.

This is a segment of Insight Maker Simulation

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Before we can begin to sort out how to approach this situation it's appropriate to identify the relevant stakeholders and their motivations.

This is a simplification of the Austerity vs Prosperity model in the hope that it will be easier to understand.

The simple savings account is used to demonstrate the nature of a reinforcing loop. Change the initial amount and interest rate and run the model to see the implications of changing these values.

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Investigations into the relationships responsible for the success and failure of nations. This investigation was prompted after reading numerous references on the subject and perceiving that *Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty* by Acemoglu and Robinson seem to make a great deal of sense.

ABM Model Test

It is now appropriate to investigate the possible leverage points for the current situation in an attempt to understand the most appropriate components for the strategy.

Model supporting research of investment vs. austerity implications. Please refer to Modern Money & Public Purpose Video.

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The numerous Systems Archetypes popularized by Peter Senge, and others seem to be the source of great confusion for many. In response to this Eric Wolstenholme has endeavored to simplify the System Archetypes by mapping them to four generic archetypes.

The delays associated with adjusting the shower is a very common example of the Balancing Loop with Delay Systems Archetype. 

There is much we can learn from the development of qualitative relationships models though once we begin to ask questions like how long, how much, when, etc., a qualitative most is not likely to be of much use. The following video demonstrates how, in a very simple goal-seeking structure with delay, depending on the delay, it can be almost impossible to intuit the implications of the interactions with any level of accuracy. The difficulty arises essentially from operating with outdated data. See also Archetypes.

Being fascinated with systemigrams I wondered if I could create them in Insight Maker.

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Model in support of an article being written about the relationship between investment and austerity. See Version 2

See also:
* Inv vs Aust Sim [IM-2736]
* Inv & Output 1 [IM-2740]
* Inv & Output 2 [IM-2741]

Inventory Model v2.0 adds production and order lead time. As well as the ability to keep track if parts are on order for a production run. See also: Inventory Model v3.0.

The Self-Referening Model is one of the four basic model forms presented by Hannon & Ruth in Dynamic Modeling.

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Simplest Innovation diffusion model from Sterman's Business Dynamics Ch 9

Bathtub model with filling control added. Running the model is essentially considered to be turning on the faucet and water will run into the bathtub until it is full.

Model is created by Gene Bellinger. Original model can be accessed from https://insightmaker.com/insight/2249/Adjusting-the-Shower-SFD.

Causal Loop Diagram is an element of the Simulation with Insight Maker program.

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