EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 34 MIN

Thinking in Systems — Feedback Loops, Traps, and Leverage (Audio)

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Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode explores Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows as a systems-level analysis of why complex systems resist control and why simple fixes so often fail.By focusing on system structure rather than individual intent, the book explains how feedback loops, delays, and bounded rationality produce recurring crises across environmental, economic, and social systems.📺 Watch the Deep Dive and Mini Explainer on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/oLBU9NawNQk❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor Support LineIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the book yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you found this episode valuable, please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know what books or systems you’d like us to cover next.Closing LineThank you for supporting Crisis in Perception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.