by Jason | May 12, 2021 | Blog
The interface between things is where the most interesting events take place. These are often the most valuable, diverse, and productive elements in the system. As someone who enjoys dreaming up systems composed of systems connected in synergistic ways, this...
by Jason | May 11, 2021 | Blog
Diversity reduces vulnerability to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique nature of the environment in which it resides. Look, we’re all different. Our physical characteristics, preferences, habits, and cultural norms differ, as do our economic...
by Jason | May 10, 2021 | Blog
Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes. One can easily argue that large and fast solutions are sometimes needed. Emergencies happen, and we should contemplate...
by Jason | May 9, 2021 | Blog
“By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things, and they work together to support each other.” One of my favorite ways to apply this principle is in “stacking functions.” Stacking functions is an effort to make...
by Jason | May 8, 2021 | Blog
By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go. This Principle is where we apply what we’ve learned from our observations and interactions into our systems’ designs....
