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This podcast takes a deep dive into a video that exposes two common misconceptions about systems thinking. First, the video clarifies that reductionism and systems thinking are complementary analytical tools, not mutually exclusive approaches, each useful in different contexts.  Second, the video explains that “open” and “closed” systems are not distinct types of systems, but rather different perspectives on the same system determined by the observer’s focus on the problem at hand. The authors then … Continue reading →

This podcast does a deep dive into Dr Kasser’s video discussing the two most common mistakes students make on essay exams: [1] failing to fully answer the questions asked and [2] including irrelevant information. The video proposes using three tools to avoid these errors: (1) the STALL method (carefully reading the question), (2) a compliance matrix (a table to track answered question parts), and (3) an answer template (structured response based on the question’s format). The video uses a sample exam … Continue reading →