System Archetypes by Franc Grimm

Here we would like to explain different system archetypes, which are describing common patterns of behavior in all kind of organizations or systems. For this, we are using simple examples - mainly based on the work of Peter Senge (Literature: Peter Senge et. al., The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, 1994). Peter Senge documented the most common set of patterns of behavior in organizations that have the tendency of reoccurring. These patterns almost always result in negative consequences due to mismanaging com...

Integration of refugees by Kai Neumann

I have just started this collaborative model on the best way to integrate refugees  Please join the modeling 

Limits of democracy, populism, and the evil from social networks by Kai Neumann

This model is inspired by Emma's proposal for a topic for a model (to win a FAIRPHONE):  https://www.know-why.net/question/CfsXb3NvriEsmSuhnnuxsSQ It tries to understand the dynamics currently happening all over the world that push nationalism via social media. It is a qualitative model. There are other models arguing in the similar direction, e.g. this one on Putin, Erdogan etc.: https://www.know-why.net/model/CWejwGHa-455h-YLP7W9_rw ...or this one on the psychological mechanisms that lead to those defe...

Solution: Where does my parent's money come from? by Kai Neumann

A model explaining the basic logic of money flows This model is part of a series of models that could serve as examples for small models on global challenges as they could be modeled by pupils. Of course, depending on their age and the time that is available as well as the help you offer they could come up with more details. What is the model asking?The model asks for the origin of the money in our pockets (using the KNOW WHY Questions from the KNOW WHY Method as they show up when we use the iMODELER). W...

Quantitative Model on Universal Basic Income (Bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen) by Kai Neumann

Just the start of a collaborative quantitative model on universal basic income. Please join the modeling and discussion!There is also a qualitative model on this topic: https://www.know-why.net/model/CRgBaHBuMn45JGRW7wXAvfA  First scenarios: The economy is booming, yet inequality is rising. This model is still a rough model with just with groups an average low, medium and high income for Germany. The side effects of an universal basic income with some people deciding to work less and others to come up wi...

iM Version 8 feat iM-Optimizer by Kai Neumann

This is just a very small model to show the iM-Optimizer feature coming with version 8 of the iMODELER. For more see the Menu....Presenter. Don't hesitate to ask for more explanation here on KNOW-WHY.NET and please post your own enhanced versions of this model.

The Corona Vaccination Dilemma (not just for US republicans) by Kai Neumann

Zuwanderung südeuropäischer Fachkräfte by bjuhre

Ein paar Gedanken zu der in vielen Branchen erwünschten Zuwanderung ausländischer Fachkräfte "angemodelt". Aspekte wie Zufriedenheit mit dem Arbeitsplatz in Deutschland oder Heimweh wurden bewußt nicht betrachtet.

HIDP - a fictitious example for one's planning for happiness in 2016 (GIEP) by Kai Neumann

This is just a small model showing an example of a Holistic Integration and Development Plan (HIDP). Based on the biopsychological insight from Know-Why-Thinking (http://www.amazon.com/Know-Why-Systems-Thinking-Modeling/dp/384821430X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=145064...) human action is defined by our evolutionary strive for feelings of integration or for feelings of development. Allegedly, the difference between humans and other animals is that we can consciously reflect on our actions and their meaning. Th...

Winning the Fairphone: a collaborative model on the development of house (real estate) prices by Kai Neumann

This is a collaborative qualitative model on the development of prices for real estate (houses, apartments etc.). While there is already a collaborative model on the development of stock markets (https://www.know-why.net/collab?id=CzSkr0IaGNcHWA9aGfE0Y-A) I would like to gain more insights on house prices as well. Background: while the population is shrinking we still see a boom in the construction of new houses. I thought that this was only because of low interests but experts told me a couple of demogr...