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A Systems Perspective on Electrification and the Replacement of Fossil Fuel Energy Version 2, revised March 14, 2022 Replacement of the Burning of Fossil Fuels […]

A remarkably large number of logical fallacies used in reasoning and arguments has been identified.  Following is a partial list of such fallacies.  More complete

A SYSTEMS ETHICS Systems principles form an updated basis for a more comprehensive system of ethics. MAINTAIN A WHOLE SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE, CONSIDERING ALL STAKEHOLDERS A

Cognitive Biases A remarkably large number of cognitive biases has been identified.  Following is a partial list of cognitive biases.  More complete compilations of cognitive

Scientific Reasoning Scientific reasoning is a special form of systems of reasoning.  Following is a brief description of the characteristics of scientific reasoning: Science has

The Stupidity Quotient Intelligence Intelligence is a familiar concept. We routinely evaluate other people in terms of how we perceive their intelligence, particularly relative to

Integrated Multidisciplinary Modeling for Pandemic Response Policy Revised 20 April 2020 To guide policy decisions about the COVID-19 pandemic response, there is a great need

Systemic Aspects Underlying the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Revised 1 April 2020 The dynamic behavior of the current COVID-19 pandemic stems from a number of interacting

Improved Communication through Better Listening Revised 1 April 2020 Poor listening: I will be the first to admit that I have some bad communication habits

A Sky Full of Drones 4 March 2020 The Proliferation of Drones and Its Consequences Recent developments are creating a proliferation of aerial vehicles without

Our sensitive personal information is being exposed to a vast range of other parties as a result of interacting technical developments.  Our ability to control

Transitioning to Sustainability Revised 12 January 2020 We are slowly coming to terms with the implications of what transitioning to sustainability really means on a