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Best books to learn Systems thinking, in order

Systems thinking is a lens you install once and use forever. Start with the classic primer on stocks, flows and feedback, then the books on why well-meant interventions backfire, then applications to organizations and the planet.

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How should I approach learning systems thinking?
Systems thinking is a lens you install once and use forever. Start with the classic primer on stocks, flows and feedback, then the books on why well-meant interventions backfire, then applications to organizations and the planet.
What's a good book to start systems thinking with?
A strong starting point is Limits to Growth by Donella H. Meadows. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after systems thinking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Game theory, Economics, Climate change & solutions.

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