10:00 Connor presentation w discussion

10:30 Pinup homework / review solar skin approaches

10:50 Introduce New Assignment: GROWTH – Capturing Change

11:00 SYSTEMS THINKING
1) What is a system?

(from Daniel Kim’s Leverage Network:  https://www.leveragenetworks.com/learn/systems-thinking)

  • Purpose
  • Parts contribute to the purpose
  • Organization and roles make the system work
  • Stability through feedback

See Donella Meadow’s book Thinking in Systems: a Primer (e-book available through UO Libraries)

2) Thermostat as Balancing Loop

3) Dieter’s dilemma – Oscillation
Reading Causal Loops: https://www.leveragenetworks.com/reading-causal-loops

4) Are these systems?

  • a piece of paper
  • a car
  • a stop sign
  • a bowl of fruit (see Daniel Kim Reading)

5) Reinforcing Systems: Positive comments, Negative snarks

6)Cybernetic Correcting Systems: https://vimeo.com/41776276

7) Natural Nitrogen Cycle: closed loop
Artificial Nitogen Cycle: reinforcement of fertilizer use > eutrefacation

8) Unintended consequences: Kangaroo vs. Sheep

9) ACTIVITY: Dryer example: What are the hidden costs?
Autodesk Whole Systems and Lifecycle Thinking Curriculum:  http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/products/whole-systems-and-lifecycle-thinking

10) A Systems Story (Love) video
https://youtu.be/rDxOyJxgJeA