The power of systems thinking: changing how we see the world | Petri Uusikylä | TEDxVaasa
What if the biggest problems we face aren’t hard to solve, they’re hard to see clearly? In this compelling talk, Petri Uusikylä explores the power of systems thinking as a tool to better understand and navigate the complexities of our world. From climate change to policy failures and societal disruptions, he invites us to shift our mindset: to see patterns instead of isolated events, relationships instead of silos. By changing how we see, we can change how we act and start designing solutions that actually stick. This talk was given at TEDxVaasa under the theme Unseen Forces. Petri Uusikylä (PhD) is a research director at the University of Vaasa, specializing in public policy, governance, and resilience. With over 25 years of experience in systems analysis, complexity research, and innovation policy, he has worked as a consultant and advisor to governments across Europe and the Global South. Petri is also a published author and entrepreneur, with a deep commitment to helping societies thrive in “wicked environments.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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