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The Systems Thinking Ontario discussion group is at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/st-on , or shortcode http://bit.ly/st-on .

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Apr 10

April 15: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From Watershed Stewardship

Please join us online, in a conversation with Susan Robertson and Natalija Vojno on systems thinking

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April 15: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From Watershed Stewardship

Please join us online, in a conversation with Susan Robertson and Natalija Vojno on systems thinking

Apr 10

Systems Thinking ON

Mar 13

March 18: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From Music City-making

There are more systems at play in a city than just buildings. A Music City can be an economic driver,

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March 18: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From Music City-making

There are more systems at play in a city than just buildings. A Music City can be an economic driver,

Mar 13

Systems Thinking ON

Feb 4

Feb. 12: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From an Evaluation Mindset?

For the 118th monthly meeting, we welcome Cameron Norman and Tara Campbell for a conversation on an

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Feb. 12: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn From an Evaluation Mindset?

For the 118th monthly meeting, we welcome Cameron Norman and Tara Campbell for a conversation on an

Feb 4

David Ing

Jan 5

January 2024 emails may be in your spambox

Yesterday, I sent a message that we're switching over to an new email address for Systems

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January 2024 emails may be in your spambox

Yesterday, I sent a message that we're switching over to an new email address for Systems

Jan 5

systems.thinking.on

Jan 4

January 15: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn from Educational Game Studies?

For 117th monthly meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we welcome Scott DeJong and Geoff Evany Hill

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January 15: What Can Systems Thinkers Learn from Educational Game Studies?

For 117th monthly meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we welcome Scott DeJong and Geoff Evany Hill

Jan 4

systems.thinking.on

Jan 4

Evolutionary web changes for Systems Thinking Ontario

The history of Systems Thinking Ontario runs back to December 2012. We're making some small,

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Evolutionary web changes for Systems Thinking Ontario

The history of Systems Thinking Ontario runs back to December 2012. We're making some small,

Jan 4

David Ing

11/2/23

Nov. 13: What Systems Thinkers Can Learn From Historical Synthesis

Join us online on Monday, November 13, for a dialogue with Dr. Michael Bonner, led by Zaid Khan.

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Nov. 13: What Systems Thinkers Can Learn From Historical Synthesis

Join us online on Monday, November 13, for a dialogue with Dr. Michael Bonner, led by Zaid Khan.

11/2/23

David Ing

9/18/23

October 16: Anticipatory Systems (online, with Judith Rosen)

For those who were unable to attend the in-person August ST-ON session, Judith Rosen has agreed to

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October 16: Anticipatory Systems (online, with Judith Rosen)

For those who were unable to attend the in-person August ST-ON session, Judith Rosen has agreed to

9/18/23

David Ing

9/4/23

September 11: Sustainable Technology and the Entropy Argument

For the 114th monthly meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we're back online again. (We had a

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September 11: Sustainable Technology and the Entropy Argument

For the 114th monthly meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we're back online again. (We had a

9/4/23

David Ing, Muhammad Badrah3

7/21/23

August 14: Anticipatory Systems, Evolution, and Extinction Cascades

Thanks, Badrah. Fixed. (Too much late night web editing!) I hope you can come in person! On Thursday,

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August 14: Anticipatory Systems, Evolution, and Extinction Cascades

Thanks, Badrah. Fixed. (Too much late night web editing!) I hope you can come in person! On Thursday,

7/21/23

David Ing

7/2/23

July 10: Sciencing and Philosophizing on Threads in Systems Thinking

We couldn't have taken you to the 67th Annual Meeting of the ISSS, but the 112th monthly meeting

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July 10: Sciencing and Philosophizing on Threads in Systems Thinking

We couldn't have taken you to the 67th Annual Meeting of the ISSS, but the 112th monthly meeting

7/2/23

David Ing

6/6/23

June 12: Systems Thinking, 1969

What have we learned or forgotten since Systems Thinking: Selected Readings (1969) Penguin reader 18

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June 12: Systems Thinking, 1969

What have we learned or forgotten since Systems Thinking: Selected Readings (1969) Penguin reader 18

6/6/23

David Ing

4/11/23

April 17: Population Growth and Ecological Sustainability

For the 109th session of Systems Thinking Ontario, we welcome Madeline Weld from Population Institute

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April 17: Population Growth and Ecological Sustainability

For the 109th session of Systems Thinking Ontario, we welcome Madeline Weld from Population Institute

4/11/23

allenna leonard

3/31/23

Metaphorum Conference

Dear ST-ON, If any of you will be, or want to be, in the UK June 8-10, Metaphorum, the organization

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Metaphorum Conference

Dear ST-ON, If any of you will be, or want to be, in the UK June 8-10, Metaphorum, the organization

3/31/23

David Ing, Salman Abedin2

3/3/23

March 13: Ecological Limits of Development: Living with the SDGs (book launch)

Hi, I have a clash on timing with the zoom meeting, but would love to have access to the recording if

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March 13: Ecological Limits of Development: Living with the SDGs (book launch)

Hi, I have a clash on timing with the zoom meeting, but would love to have access to the recording if

3/3/23

David Ing

2/3/23

February 13: Sensemaking and Theory-Building

Language can be confusing! >> Princess Bride, "You keep using that word. I do not think it

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February 13: Sensemaking and Theory-Building

Language can be confusing! >> Princess Bride, "You keep using that word. I do not think it

2/3/23

Jon Awbrey, David Ing4

1/8/23

In the Way of Inquiry

This email list for Systems Systems Ontario is a low-volume facility. The rate is usually one message

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In the Way of Inquiry

This email list for Systems Systems Ontario is a low-volume facility. The rate is usually one message

1/8/23

David Ing

1/2/23

January 9: Root Metaphors and World Hypotheses

We'll start off the year with the 106th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, on Monday, January 9

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January 9: Root Metaphors and World Hypotheses

We'll start off the year with the 106th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, on Monday, January 9

1/2/23

David Ing

11/6/22

November 14: Finding Leverage: Toward a modern theory of leverage in systemic design

Please join the 105th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, when Ryan JA Murphy extends his

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November 14: Finding Leverage: Toward a modern theory of leverage in systemic design

Please join the 105th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, when Ryan JA Murphy extends his

11/6/22

David Ing

10/11/22

October 17: Reifying Systems Thinking towards Changes

October has been a busy time! For this month's edition of Systems Thinking Ontario, David Ing

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October 17: Reifying Systems Thinking towards Changes

October has been a busy time! For this month's edition of Systems Thinking Ontario, David Ing

10/11/22

David Ing

9/1/22

September 19: Global Elephants in the Room: 50 years after the Global Problematique

For September's Systems Thinking Ontario meeting, Peter Jones will give us a preview of a

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September 19: Global Elephants in the Room: 50 years after the Global Problematique

For September's Systems Thinking Ontario meeting, Peter Jones will give us a preview of a

9/1/22

David Ing

8/1/22

August 8: Summer 2022 Systems Conferences Debriefings (in person, outdoors)

In a switch from our 2020-2021-2022 pattern of meeting online, we're going to take advantage of

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August 8: Summer 2022 Systems Conferences Debriefings (in person, outdoors)

In a switch from our 2020-2021-2022 pattern of meeting online, we're going to take advantage of

8/1/22

David Ing

7/3/22

July 11: Synthesis Map Expo 2022 (#2)

Continuing on our Synthesis Map Expos from the OCADU Graduate Programs, the session at https://wiki.

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July 11: Synthesis Map Expo 2022 (#2)

Continuing on our Synthesis Map Expos from the OCADU Graduate Programs, the session at https://wiki.

7/3/22

David Ing

6/7/22

June 13: Synthesis Map Expo 2022 (#1)

As has been the tradition for June, we welcome students from the Strategic Foresight & Innovation

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June 13: Synthesis Map Expo 2022 (#1)

As has been the tradition for June, we welcome students from the Strategic Foresight & Innovation

6/7/22

David Ing

5/1/22

May 9: Intention or Attention? Humbling Design through ‘Systems Changes Learning’

For the 100th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, Zaid Khan will lead a discussion: if Systems

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May 9: Intention or Attention? Humbling Design through ‘Systems Changes Learning’

For the 100th meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, Zaid Khan will lead a discussion: if Systems

5/1/22

David Ing

4/3/22

April 11: Humanism, the Anthropocene, and Enemies of the Systems Approach

For the 99th (!) meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we will have three ideas that we'll be

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April 11: Humanism, the Anthropocene, and Enemies of the Systems Approach

For the 99th (!) meeting of Systems Thinking Ontario, we will have three ideas that we'll be

4/3/22

David Ing, Susu Nousala2

3/30/22

ISSS deadlines abstract May 15, full paper June 15

Could be good for CSRPeeps and Frank and I have our paper from last year that was selected to expand

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ISSS deadlines abstract May 15, full paper June 15

Could be good for CSRPeeps and Frank and I have our paper from last year that was selected to expand

3/30/22

David Ing

3/7/22

March 14: Entropy: How does the Second Law of Thermodynamics change our thinking?

Please join us online on Monday, March 14, for some collective sensemaking on entropy, the second law

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March 14: Entropy: How does the Second Law of Thermodynamics change our thinking?

Please join us online on Monday, March 14, for some collective sensemaking on entropy, the second law

3/7/22

David Ing, ko22

2/7/22

February 21: Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Double Binds: From Practice to System Theory

Hi David and Gary. I just booked my tickets to Alberta, and I'm flying on Feb 21. I thought I

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February 21: Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Double Binds: From Practice to System Theory

Hi David and Gary. I just booked my tickets to Alberta, and I'm flying on Feb 21. I thought I

2/7/22

David Ing, … Lucia Lucka4

2/6/22

January 11: The Systems Movement: Engaging Communities with Traditions and Diversity

@Lucia, Sure. There's a blog post with the January 2021 Systems Thinking Ontario meeting with

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January 11: The Systems Movement: Engaging Communities with Traditions and Diversity

@Lucia, Sure. There's a blog post with the January 2021 Systems Thinking Ontario meeting with

2/6/22