Systems Thinking
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The Art of Not Taking the Bait
Every morning, the world invites you into its collective outrage cycles—demanding your emotional investment, your sacred attention, your reactivity. Most people take the bait, convinced they’re fighting for justice while unconsciously feeding the very dynamics they oppose. But there’s another way to engage with outrage.
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The Facets: Mapping the Architecture of Everyday Extraction
That draining feeling you get from everyday life? There’s a pattern to it. This is the final part of a 3-part series on extractive systems. After naming the feeling and decoding the hidden architecture, this piece maps how extraction manifests across nine ‘Facets’—from work and technology to relationships and housing.
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The Hidden Architecture of Extraction: How These Systems Work
This is the second part of a 3-part series. Ever wonder why some systems leave you feeling drained while others energize you? It’s not random—there’s a predictable three-level blueprint that’s been used for centuries, from feudal lords to social media platforms. Once you can see the architecture, you can finally understand where you fit and make better choices about your participation.
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Extractive Systems: Why Things Feel As If They’re Draining Us
Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring ‘extractive systems’ and how they shape our daily experiences. This post introduces the analytical framework.
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Modern Extraction: How We Became ‘Always Available’
What is an ‘extractive system’? How does ‘extraction’ occur in contemporary life?
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