Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

Five stages of grief_Except leadership

Building personal leadership in the face of global crises

Dec 2023

Crafting hope from grief

Facing the world's crises can feel overwhelming, and understanding our emotional journey through this feeling is key. Join me as I explore how you can build leadership from u…

Five stages of grief_Except leadership

Dec 2023

Crafting hope from grief

Facing the world's crises can feel overwhelming, and understanding our emotional journ…

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Understanding systems thinking and simplifying complexity

Mar 2023

The Anatomy of a System

The term “sustainable” is now ubiquitous across society, yet its actual meaning is elusive and often misunderstood. For example, despite the common assumption, there’s no suc…

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Mar 2023

The Anatomy of a System

The term “sustainable” is now ubiquitous across society, yet its actual meaning is elu…

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Diversity in greatness

Jan 2023

The World’s Best Systems Thinkers: Part 2

Dynamic systems are complex and in a constant state of flux. Understanding them, let alone trying to predict behaviors and outcomes, is a challenging but vital skill if one i…

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Jan 2023

The World’s Best Systems Thinkers: Part 2

Dynamic systems are complex and in a constant state of flux. Understanding them, let a…

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Diversity in Greatness

Sep 2022

The World’s Best Systems Thinkers: Part 1

Systems thinking is this generation's lifebuoy. It's the only way to accurately observe our world, assess its complexity, and design and implement sustainable solutions. Our …

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Sep 2022

The World’s Best Systems Thinkers: Part 1

Systems thinking is this generation's lifebuoy. It's the only way to accurately observ…

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Moving toward sustainable buildings and cities

Jan 2022

Vietnam's Race to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Vietnam has outlined bold carbon reduction goals in its National Green Growth Strategy 2021-2030. With this, it has entered a pathway to become a sustainable development lead…

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Jan 2022

Vietnam's Race to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Vietnam has outlined bold carbon reduction goals in its National Green Growth Strategy…

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Unexpected predictions from the military and insurance industry on the effects of climate change

Jan 2022

New climate insight revealed

We continue to face unprecedented droughts, wildfires, and flooding. All the while, our leaders and media pundits continue to spout contradictions that reinforce confusion. I…

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Jan 2022

New climate insight revealed

We continue to face unprecedented droughts, wildfires, and flooding. All the while, ou…