Jennifer Baez
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Jennifer Baez
Systems thinking starts with the recognition that all systems are part of larger systems and every system is defined by its function in the larger system
August Bradley • Systems Thinking Intro – Notion Productivity Series
Balancing the national economy will require new macro-economic models that combine economic, financial, social and ecological variables. Models such as LowGrow SFC (developed by T.J. and P.A.V.), EUROGREEN and MEDEAS are already being used to project the impacts of degrowth policies, including redistributive taxes, universal public services
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I love Voltaire’s observation that “History never repeats itself; man always does.” It applies so well to how we behave with money.
If you grew up when inflation was high, you invested less of your money in bonds later in life compared to those who grew up when inflation was low. If you happened to grow up when the stock market was strong, you
... See moreMorgan Housel • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
The hardest thing about this was that I loved the work. And I wanted to work hard. But doing something you love on a schedule you can’t control can feel the same as doing something you hate. There is a name for this feeling. Psychologists call it reactance. Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania, summed it up well:
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These three modes of thought and understanding entail distinct ways of social collaboration and economic behaviour. Learning to envision, think and act together in these ways brings shared competence to the present process of creating desirable and worthwhile futures
HUni • Seeing and Thinking in Three Horizons | H3Uni
A fat soul is someone who can live in an open-minded and open-hearted way, filled with a sense of respect and care for the community of life.
Ecological Civilization
The turbulent transition zone, Horizon Two, brings a focus of entrepreneurial energy, innovation and initiative to discover and create viable patterns that can bring necessary transformation into reality.
HUni • Seeing and Thinking in Three Horizons | H3Uni
“Enough” is not too little.
The idea of having “enough” might look like conservatism, leaving opportunity and potential on the table.
I don’t think that’s right.
“Enough” is realizing that the opposite—an insatiable appetite for more—will push you to the point of regret.
Reputation is invaluable.
Freedom and independence are invaluable.
Family and
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