Mini Symposia
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The International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) organizes Weekly mini-symposia and open mic sessions during their operational season to explore systems science, holistic thinking, and global challenges. These sessions typically feature expert presentations followed by, or in combination with, open discussions, and are held online via Zoom to accommodate a global membership across different time zones.
Types and Themes of ISSS Mini-Symposia
The mini-symposia cover a wide range of topics that bridge theory with practical, real-world, and "wicked" challenges. Themes often include:
- Systems Theory & Modeling: Exploring foundational concepts like "systemness" (as opposed to just "systems"), general systems theory, and methodologies for analyzing complex problems.
- Cybernetics & AI: Discussions on the role of cybernetics in addressing 21st-century issues (e.g., "Cybernetics Escapes the Laboratory," "Re-Braiding Cybernetics & AI").
- Global & Environmental Challenges: Topics such as Peaceful Futures (understanding peace as a systemic capability), climate change, and sustainability.
- Social & Organizational Systems: Applying systems thinking to topics like migration, resilient communities, organizational change, and social justice.
- Health & Biological Systems: Systems biology 3.0, translational systems biology, and guidelines for reporting systems approaches in health.
- Education & Practice: Discussions on systems engineering education, "Towards a Common Core for System Science Education," and applying systems thinking in the built environment
List of all Mini Symposia Pages
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