Module 2
Ecological Footprint
Defining the Ecological Footprint The Ecological Footprint is a metric that measures the amount o...
Understanding wicked problems in climate change and sustainability
Understanding the Problem Spectrum Not all problems are created equal. They can be classified bas...
Introducing Systems
Defining a System While there are several definitions, the lecture synthesizes them into a compre...
Systems Thinking
Why Systems Thinking? The need for a new approach is best captured by Albert Einstein's famous qu...
The parts of a system
The Anatomy of a System A system can be broken down into three fundamental components, as illustr...
The iceberg model for systems thinking
The Four Levels of the Iceberg 🧊 The model uses the analogy of an iceberg, where only a small tip...
Leverage points
What Are Leverage Points? Leverage points are places within a complex system where a small, targe...
Systems Thinking and Entrepreneurship
Bridging Two Worlds While they might seem different, systems thinking and entrepreneurship share ...
Systems Mapping
The Fundamental Dilemma: The Root of the Crisis At the heart of Capra's map is a single, core con...
Circular Economies
The Linear Economy: A "Cradle-to-Grave" System "The Story of Stuff" deconstructs the linear mater...
Cradle to cradle design
The Problem with "Eco-Efficiency" (Being "Less Bad") The traditional corporate approach to sustai...
Doughnut Economy
The Intellectual Roots The Doughnut model builds on earlier critiques of mainstream economics: ...
Jugaad and Frugal Innovation
Jugaad: The Art of Ingenious Improvisation Jugaad is a Hindi term for an innovative fix or improv...