1. Intro
I start the System series blog in Philosophy part because I think the system thinking is more like the method of method.
2. Goal
Understand some general good properties and principle a long lasting system would hold
As long as the system can solve the problem, I think it is good enough, I just add long lasting as a constraints to make the question more insightful
3. General Principle
For robust, enduring system
- Modularity: easily repaired, upgraded, modified
- Scalability: handle increased loads or demands
- Resillience: capable of absorbing shocks or unexpected events
- Feedback
- Efficiency
- Clarity of Purpose
4. Learning Order
From general guidelines, I would start learning following area in order (for my interest)
- Software Development: Pure software, fundamental for many modern system
- Robotics: adds layer of physical system, real-time processing
- Education: explore the human side of system
- Politics: most complex, involve tech and human