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The Hidden Connections
Fritjof Capra, bestselling author of The Tao of Physics and The Web of Life, here explores another frontier in the human significance of scientific ideas—applying complexity theory to large-scale social interaction.
In the 1980s, complexity theory emerged as a powerful alternative to classic, linear thought. A forerunner of that revolution, Fritjof Capra now continues to e...more
In the 1980s, complexity theory emerged as a powerful alternative to classic, linear thought. A forerunner of that revolution, Fritjof Capra now continues to e...more
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Într-o lume în care oamenii produc doar ca să consume, într-un proces în care epuizează resurse şi poluează, ca să nu zic că-şi bat joc de o natură cu care am fost binecuvântaţi, e bine că există oameni care nu au acea tunnel vision (gândirea tunel)la al cărui capăt, pentru mulţi, se află banul. Cartea lui Capra ne aduce aminte că suntem parte integrantă a unui sistem natural care deşi evoulează, încă susţine viaţa, şi nu o distruge, aşa cum fac tehnologiile noastre. Ea prezintă realităţile cutr...more
Capra discusses the function and parts of an ecosystem, and the way the world is dealing with the one currently in place. His argument suggests that while the conventional view of nature is mechanical, it should in reality be more “organic,” where the system is a “living” network, shaped by values and purpose. This in turn, Capra argues, shapes the way a system is expected to respond to situations – consequently explaining the difficulty in changing corporate culture today. Capra discusses both...more
In this book the author compares how networking is a fundamental nature at all levels. He starts with how the single cell lifeforms evolved to complex cell lifeforms by forming communities which could grow in its own way internally while exchanging and getting external stimulus too.
He describes these external stimulus bring in a change in the community and this change may lead to a stable community with some changes from the earlier one, or may lead to the destruction of the community.
He compare...more
He describes these external stimulus bring in a change in the community and this change may lead to a stable community with some changes from the earlier one, or may lead to the destruction of the community.
He compare...more
I have used this as my primary text for a grad class I teach in systems theory. I find Capra's work, and this one specifically, very engaging and mind opening. That being said, it is not for the faint of heart. As some of my students tell me, "There are big words in this book and I needed a dictionary to read it."
I find that the process Capra uses for developing his universal theory of systems to be complelling and I use this to set the stage for beginning to understand complex adaptive human s...more
I find that the process Capra uses for developing his universal theory of systems to be complelling and I use this to set the stage for beginning to understand complex adaptive human s...more
Pertama-tama, buku ini jelas tidak saya disarankan sebagai bacaan ringan bagi siapapun.. tapi untuk para penggemar buku-buku 'berat' saya rasa anda tidak akan kecewa ~
Buku ini mencoba mengungkapkan suatu bentuk kerangka konseptual baru dengan cara mengintegrasi antara dimensi biologis, kognitif, dan sosial.
Terus terang, paradigma saya banyak berubah setelah saya membaca buku ini. Buku ini membuka wawasan saya secara luas tentang hakikat dari kehidupan, kesadaran, serta pemikiran, dari sudut pand...more
Buku ini mencoba mengungkapkan suatu bentuk kerangka konseptual baru dengan cara mengintegrasi antara dimensi biologis, kognitif, dan sosial.
Terus terang, paradigma saya banyak berubah setelah saya membaca buku ini. Buku ini membuka wawasan saya secara luas tentang hakikat dari kehidupan, kesadaran, serta pemikiran, dari sudut pand...more
Fascinating and informative review of the 'basics' of biological life in the first half, but I was unconvinced by the logical progression from that to social application. There are too many aspects of the 'living systems' he goes into such great detail about that he then fails to apply. Biological life seems to serve more as an analogy than a directly applicable model for organizing social/economic life.
His approach becomes less believable as a science as his ideology becomes more obvious. His...more
His approach becomes less believable as a science as his ideology becomes more obvious. His...more
Si internet nos ha entregado una comprensión del fenómeno social en redes, y de cómo los seres humanos vivimos/creamos en redes con otros, "Conexiones Ocultas" de Fritjof Capra (como su otro trabajo "La trama de la vida"), nos entrega una visión mucho más abarcadora del fenómeno de las redes, desde realidades micro (nano) hasta magnitudes cósmicas, pasando profundizando en elnivel de la biosfera y las realidades humanas de conocimiento, tecnología y política. Es un libro que toma posición por un...more
Most of my classmates found this one to be very dense. I found it mind-opening - like going down the rabbit hole, it led to new paths and new ideas. Capra looks at systems (the human body, ecosystems, global economy) from a systems perspective and has much to say about sustainability. I think the world would be a better place if everyone read this book.
Interesting perspective on how life evolved. However, the book has innumberable references to the author's earlier book - The Web of Life, which I believe would give a more comprehensive and interesting read. However, its too early for me to comment on the book.
I've just reviewed from Guardian reviewer (from the book cover i have) said that it is an analyse of the rational option from unpredictable hopeless future that might bring the different.
And what my low opinion will be is unlike unoption, no challange nor utopias ideas without objection. This book author is such unpredictable phisician and scientist (i've read the first book, The tao of physics, who present the flux of meme from Green movement control and so on).
My Qs borrowed from Sir Norman F...more
And what my low opinion will be is unlike unoption, no challange nor utopias ideas without objection. This book author is such unpredictable phisician and scientist (i've read the first book, The tao of physics, who present the flux of meme from Green movement control and so on).
My Qs borrowed from Sir Norman F...more
A must read for every one .....starts from nature of life ...to present date chaos..all in a capsule.
A good read !
A good read !
I've been reading books on the search for a Theory of Everything. They can be lumped into the following categories:
1) TOE's that seek to unify the 4 physical forces but don't want to venture into philosophy.
2) TOE's that try to unify physics with other theories such as information theory, evolution, etc. but still stay within the realm of scientific speculation.
3) TOE's that go beyond that into the New-Agey.
This one flirts with #3 but I think nicely doesn't overstep it's claims. He looks at nat...more
1) TOE's that seek to unify the 4 physical forces but don't want to venture into philosophy.
2) TOE's that try to unify physics with other theories such as information theory, evolution, etc. but still stay within the realm of scientific speculation.
3) TOE's that go beyond that into the New-Agey.
This one flirts with #3 but I think nicely doesn't overstep it's claims. He looks at nat...more
mencoba mengubah sampah menjadi makanan ( setiap sampah adalah makanan bagi organisme lain:seharusnya )
so many hidden conections in this world, its depends on how we interpret it
This should be available on Kindle...shouldn't it??
Established the principles for sustainable urban design.
Jul 10, 2012
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interesante, mucho muy
This book tied together many of the thoughts and feelings that I was having about the interconnectedness of life. It will deepen your understanding of most things, by recognizing who it's all intertwined. It's beautiful to think about the way music, art, culture, food, industry, civilization and all of life creates so many patterns that is this world. Very thought provoking and for me in particular it resonnated with my understanding of the connection of food, health and the environment.
Great book but like other work by Capra, at times too dry for my taste. Big ideas, mind blowing learning and important reading...but had to force myself to read it. In the end, I lost the fight and put it on the shelf next to Chaos Point and The Necessary Revolution. Will try again in a different place and time as I think it's such an important work and a key part of my systems thinking understanding.
The title really descibes the book well. It is a well written book that extends the ideas described in previous Capra books. It describes in more detail than his previous works how human organizations/systems need to operate like natural systems so we can better survive and thrive.
My favorite book on sustainability and how it relates to economy and society (explaining for example, how economic growth is directly related to environmental deterioration). A must for anyone interested in Sustainability.
Articulates the relationship between design and emergence in the context of learning organizations. Fascinating text.
Dec 13, 2007
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Recommends it for:
Anyone curious about life and the world
Accessible, concise and intellectually stimulating.
recomendado por Victor Hugo
Jun 13, 2013
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