Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead

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If this issue stirred something in you—if it made you see systems where you hadn’t before, or feel a tug to live more intentionally—you’re not alone. The stories we share here are just starting points. The real work begins in community.

If you're looking for that kind of community, consider becoming a member of the System Dynamics Society. It’s more than a professional network—it’s a gathering of people who care deeply about systems, feedback, and change that lasts. And if you join now, you’ll get a discount for the upcoming conference in Boston this August 2025. It’s shaping up to be an incredible space to connect, learn, and imagine better systems together.

Also, I’m working on a new project I’m calling Systems Under Fire—a contest series where modelers test their skills under pressure. Think Forged in Fire, but for system dynamics. I’m building this for those who like to build, test, push limits, and maybe break a few mental models along the way. If that sounds like your kind of fun, keep an eye out—or reach out if you want in.

As for the next issue of Systems & Stories? I’m not sure yet where it will lead me.

And honestly... that’s the best part.

Until then—stay curious, stay rooted.

— The Systems & Stories Team