Tools for Thought |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 8
Page 80
... container A from which it can flow out again through another pipe into a container B , then on through a series of pipes into containers C , D and E , where there is the final pipe leading to F ( 6a.1 ) . The amount that flows per ...
... container A from which it can flow out again through another pipe into a container B , then on through a series of pipes into containers C , D and E , where there is the final pipe leading to F ( 6a.1 ) . The amount that flows per ...
Page 81
... container C. This situation is a simple example of a phenomenon often referred to as ' buffering ' ( a piece of ... container it leads out of , in which case the system will eventually break down and this container will overflow unless ...
... container C. This situation is a simple example of a phenomenon often referred to as ' buffering ' ( a piece of ... container it leads out of , in which case the system will eventually break down and this container will overflow unless ...
Page 104
... containers , which we discussed on p . 80 , you found that if you suddenly threw an extra bucket of water into one of the containers all the others went through a series of unexpected risings and fallings , before they settled down to ...
... containers , which we discussed on p . 80 , you found that if you suddenly threw an extra bucket of water into one of the containers all the others went through a series of unexpected risings and fallings , before they settled down to ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
A. N. Whitehead actually alternative attractor surface behaviour better biology C. H. Waddington cent chreod Club of Rome complex systems components course critical path analysis curve deal diagram discussed effect epigenetic landscape estimates example experience exploratory forecasting exponential exponential growth factors feed-back flats future Games Theory genes give growth happen homeorhesis human ideas important increase Information Theory input instance instructions interactions involved John Platt kind large number lock-in mathematical means measure move natural resources normal operational research organized particular pattern pay-off table perhaps philosophy pollution population practical Prisoner's Dilemma problem processes produce relevance tree schismogenesis scientific method scientists sequence simple simulation situation sort stability statistics step strategy strong inference symmetry techniques technological things tion turn types usually values variables whole worm zero-sum