The era of “Pestilence and Recovery” illustrates how societies respond to existential threats not merely with survival, but with transformation. Whether through the consolidation of state power, the revival of cultural traditions, or the exploration of new frontiers, the aftermath of the Black Death set in motion processes that would define the course of global history for centuries to come.
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Our world is facing challenges that Enlightenment-era thinking, with its emphasis on rationality, individualism, and reductionism, seems increasingly ill-equipped to address. In response, a growing movement of thinkers is advocating for a more holistic, integrative approach that transcends the limitations of purely materialistic and individualistic perspectives.
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An exploration the concept of autopoiesis, complexity science, and the idea of ‘strange loops’ to provide a more dynamic and realistic view of human nature and organizational behaviour. Implications for the practice of managing projects.
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A five-year journey of discovery and transformation as told in a sequence of twenty-five blog posts.
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Have you ever felt caught in a situation where every possible escape route circles back to where you started? Or encountered a concept that seems to twist back on itself, creating a paradox that defies straightforward explanation? These are the hallmarks of what philosopher Douglas Hofstadter calls a “strange loop.”
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