This model introduces the S/O and +/- notation for depicting the relations that might exist between two elements along with why the +/- notation is preferred.

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.

There are numerous influences which work against the possibility of sustainable capitalism though there are a few that might be put in place to actually support its emergence.

Because our problem solving approaches in today's reality don't produce very good solutions we end up continually dealing with unintended consequences which make the original problem worse or create new problems to be dealt with.

The Exponential Growth Archetype is a reinforcing structure which promotes exponential growth. This is one of the two foundation archetypes. The other being the goal seeking structure. See also Archetypes.

Once the strategy is developed the relationship model must evolve to represent that implementation appropriately sequenced.

The strategy is actually a set of structural changes that have to be made to the relationships that cause the future to be different than the past.

A map of the elements associated with Systems Thinking as defined by different sources.

Two goal seeking structures attempting to resolve and based on the delay one may tend to settle for less. See also Archetypes.

This diagram presents the valid relationships between stocks, flows, and parameters. Ghosts of Stocks, Flows, and Converters can be created as needed.

Folders allow one to hide the detail complexity in certain places.

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Network Magic can be considered to have four primary stakeholders, the company, Support, Other Organizations, and Customers.

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

The meaningful relationship between a business and its customers should be a reinforcing structure.

Our actions are based on our beliefs and the results of those actions are the basis for our beliefs. The difficulty we create for ourselves is that we make assumptions as to how to interpret the results we select based on our beliefs. As a result we are often operating on a flawed perspective of reality.

New Learning tend to reduce Outdated Thinking, Communicating & Learning though our Outdated Thinking, Communicating & Learning inhibits new learning. The question is then how do we break this cycle. Adopted from "An Introduction to Systems Thinking with STELLA" by Barry Richmond.

A System is a matter of perspective.

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

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

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Success to the successful archetype represents two reinforcing structures which may be in a delicate balance though as soon as one gains a small advantage the resource allocation favors the more successful and the result is then rapidly skewed in the direction of the more successful. See also Archetypes.

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.

If you mouse over an item and an "i" is displayed there is a note attached. These are on some nodes and some links.

Newtonian Cooling is an example of the exponential decay of a stock with the decay rate dependent on the environment.

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The Sensitivity Analysis option allows you to develop a sense of the extent to which some part of the model is affected by changes in some other part of the model. I think you'll find the approach to implementing Sensitivity Analysis rather straightforward and powerful at the same time.