Systems thinking, as articulated by Nora Bateson, is an approach to understanding the intricate and interdependent webs of relationships that shape our world. It transcends linear cause-and-effect patterns, inviting us to perceive the dynamic interplay of components within any given system, whether biological, social, or ecological. Systems thinking challenges the notion of isolated elements by emphasizing context, communication, and the continual processes of interaction and adaptation. Through this lens, one appreciates the multifaceted nature of problems and solutions, recognizing that each part influences the whole, and the whole, in turn, influences each part. It's a call for holistic awareness, embracing complexity and the nuanced dance of life’s interconnections.

See also: gregory bateson, living system, complex system, systems theory, systems change