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Once again I stopped listening to the news this week
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"Once again I stopped listening to the news this week"

- Donella Meadows

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Donella Meadows was a prominent writer, ecological researcher, as well as instructor, recognized for her work in the field of systems thinking. The quote "Once more I quit listening to the information today" shows her state of mind of focusing on long-lasting patterns and trends, rather than short-term information occasions.

She believed that the news tends to focus on marvelous and negative tales, which can lead to a manipulated sight of the world as well as sidetrack individuals from more important concerns. Instead, she advocated for taking a step back and also taking a look at the bigger picture, comprehending the facility systems that underlie our society as well as atmosphere.

In her publications and also write-ups, Meadows usually emphasized the demand for alternative thinking, integrating several viewpoints and also disciplines in order to create reliable solutions for complex troubles. She thought that by understanding just how different parts of a system interact and affect each other, we can recognize take advantage of factors for producing positive change.

On the whole, Meadows' quote reflects her viewpoint of focusing on long-lasting fads and systemic reasoning, instead of getting caught up in the day-to-day information cycle.

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Donella Meadows This quote is written / told by Donella Meadows between March 14, 1941 and February 20, 2001. She was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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