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“World Models”, derived by system dynamics, are discussed. The wide uncertainty of these models makes pessimistic predictions by no means certain, and more hopeful predictions appear equally valid.
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OERLEMANS, T., TELLINGS, M. & DE VRIES, H. World Dynamics: Social Feedback may give Hope for the Future. Nature 238, 251–255 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/238251a0
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