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Mass migrations are going to become an ever-increasing feature of our world.  However, few, if any, societies are prepared for this.  We are already seeing […]

The ability to act in a given environment is very dependent on what moves are available and what ones are blocked or otherwise precluded within

Most college and university programs are ultimately in service of career preparation, in one form or another.  However, the job environment is projected to change

System Dynamics and Sustainability of the Global Food Supply System 21 November 2019 The system dynamics currently operating in the global food supply system are

Revised 23 October 2019 The current trend is to produce systems of all sorts with increasing levels of technical complexity.  Unfortunately, technical complexity is antithetical

Revised 13 October 2019 As we observe the current campaigns for high political office in the United States, the limited means to assess the candidates

Updated 10 January 2020 Following is a selected list of books I have found instructive in developing a system perspective.  They provide explanatory insight to

21 August 2019 The job of a city planner is a challenging one.  It is critical to plan over the long term—at least 25 years– 

Revised 21 August 2019 The United States has exploited its unique circumstances after the end of World War II (e.g., its undamaged industrial base) to

21 August 2019 A systems perspective provides essential insights for making things work properly in today’s complex world.  Some key aspects of a systems perspective

13 July 2019 People who live in homeowners associations tend to have a different perspective on property ownership than those who live in independent homes.