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What are the elements of a system? How do these elements work with stocks and flows to enable to system to run smoothly? The elements of a system are the same no matter what type of system it is. Knowing the elements of a system can help you understand systems basics, and how to ensure a system’s success. Read more about the elements of a system and what they mean.
What are the different types of Socialism? Is socialism similar to Communism as they’re defined in The Communist Manifesto? In The Communist Manifesto, the authors describe three types of socialism: reactionary, conservative/bourgeois, and critical-utopian. These definitions are meant to help characterize different types of people within a social system. Read more about the 3 types of socialism described in The Communist Manifesto.
What is mass incarceration? How is mass incarceration the new Jim Crow? Mass incarceration and race show a significant connection. Because of this, Michelle Alexander argues that mass incarceration is the new Jim Crow. Read more about mass incarceration, The New Jim Crow, and the mass incarceration of African Americans.
How do systems work? What properties do systems need to have in order to succeed? The question of “how do systems work” is complex. But at their foundation, systems need three things to work: reilience, self-organization, and hierachy. So do you really want to know how systems work? Keep reading.
What is a hierarchy system? How does a hierarchy work and why are they important? A hierarchy system one where sub-systems are configured under a larger system. A hierarchy can be simple or complex. Read more about the concept of a hierarchy system.
What is Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison about? What does Piper Kerman learn from her experiences in prison? In Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison Piper Kerman describes the friends she makes and the humiliation she faces while she is incarcerated. By the time of her release, Piper learned valuable lessons about justice, inequality, and more. Read more about Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison.
Who is Dinitia Hewitt in The Glass Castle? How does Jeannette know Dinitia, and what is their relationship? Dinitia Hewitt in The Glass Castle is initially a bully that Jeannette meets when she moves to Welch, West Virginia. When Dinitia sees Jeannette helping a boy who is being chased by a dog, the two become friends. Read more about Dinitia Hewitt in The Glass Castle and her friendship with Jeannette.
What is the system thinking theory? Why should you incorporate system thinking into your management tools? System thinking theory is the ability to consider major management structures as systems. Thinking of companies, governments, and more as systems can help them run more efficiently. Read more about the system thinking theory and how it works.
What is Step 6 of AA? Is there a Step 6 prayer you need to follow? Step 6 of AA through Step 9 of AA are all about addressing your flaws and shortcomings. In Steps 6 and 7, you’re looking to your higher power to remove your shortcomings. Read on to understand what happens in the phase of recovery that begins with Step 6 of AA.
How does changing systems work? Is it possible to change systems that are already established? Changing systems can be difficult, but is certainly possible with the right leverage points. Especially if a system isn’t working in some way, changing systems is a useful skill. Read more about changing systems below.