The world is a complex, interconnected, finite, ecological–social–psychological–economic system. We treat it as if it were not, as if it were divisib… - Donella Meadows

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The world is a complex, interconnected, finite, ecological–social–psychological–economic system. We treat it as if it were not, as if it were divisible, separable, simple, and infinite. Our persistent, intractable global problems arise directly from this mismatch.

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About Donella Meadows

Donella "Dana" Meadows (13 March, 1941 – 20 February, 2001) was a pioneering American environmental scientist, teacher and writer. She is best known as author of the influential book The Limits to Growth.

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Alternative Names: Donella Hager Meadows Donella H. Meadows
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