Systems theory and Fritjof Capra

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I was lucky to meet Fritjof Capra when I was 14, although I didnt understand even half of what he talked about I think he implanted a seed of interest in Systems theory. Now it is something I am rediscovering and really enjoying to read about. Hopefully some of you will too.

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_theory

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritjof_Capra

 

A film called Mindwalk based on a book called "the turning point" (a bit dated now but still interesting to someone who is new to these ideas)

 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9107401959308808776&q=mindwalk&total=45&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

 

A US politician (Sam Waterston) visits his poet friend (John Heard) in Mont. St. Michael, France. While walking through the medeival island ... all » discussing their philosophies of life they happen upon Sonja (Liv Ullman), a scientist in recluse, who joins in their conversation. The two men listen to the ideas of this brilliant woman and discuss how her ideas can work in their own politician and poet lives.

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Frankie fiver, good job. I will post back her when I have time, but I like the thread idea.

[the.crooked]

if people are interested in emergent properties of complex systems, look up the work of Daniel Dennet.