Environments: Observed With Social Systems Theory. An Introduction DOI Open Access
Steffen Roth, Augusto Sales,

Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes

et al.

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 14, 2025

ABSTRACT This article examines the concept of environments through lens social systems theory in tradition Niklas Luhmann, emphasising inherent plurality and complexity as observed by various systems. Rejecting reductionist view ‘the environment’ a singular, universal entity, our discussion highlights necessity recognising concepts shaped operations multitude individual Through diverse case studies theoretical insights united this special issue on Environments: Observed with , underscores value addressing multifaceted nature environments, extending its application to scientific, economic, political, religious other functional contexts. functionally augmented perspective is shown warrant sceptical attitudes dominant forms ‘ecological communication’ well further research systemic limitations prevailing environmental concepts, particularly their overidentification natural sciences. The concludes call for development practical toolkits observing managing pluralism, enabling navigate broader scope complexities while maintaining coherent focus.

Language: Английский

The Regenerative Semantics and Structural Change: Social Systems Using Nature as a Regenerative Medium DOI Creative Commons
Margit Neisig

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT This study examines how recursive feedback, and shifts toward regenerative semantics co‐evolve with systemic autopoiesis, transitioning businesses to models. Methods: Grounded in Luhmann's Social Systems Theory, the research develops applies a conceptual transition model based on understanding of evolution. Four illustrative cases demonstrate practices various positions emerging ecoservice market. Results: The findings reveal that recalibrated market mechanisms, such as payments for ecosystem services, digitally supported transparency, new supply chains are critical adoption Meta‐reflection, reflection, reflexivity embed principles into organizational polycentric networks. Conclusions: While early progress is evident, achieving phase requires broader regulatory support, strengthened shared semantics, accelerated adoption. Regenerative enable society, including businesses, move beyond harm mitigation, extensionally engage regenerating nature enhancing human well‐being, offering hopeful but non‐deterministic path future.

Language: Английский

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Environments: Observed With Social Systems Theory. An Introduction DOI Open Access
Steffen Roth, Augusto Sales,

Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes

et al.

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 14, 2025

ABSTRACT This article examines the concept of environments through lens social systems theory in tradition Niklas Luhmann, emphasising inherent plurality and complexity as observed by various systems. Rejecting reductionist view ‘the environment’ a singular, universal entity, our discussion highlights necessity recognising concepts shaped operations multitude individual Through diverse case studies theoretical insights united this special issue on Environments: Observed with , underscores value addressing multifaceted nature environments, extending its application to scientific, economic, political, religious other functional contexts. functionally augmented perspective is shown warrant sceptical attitudes dominant forms ‘ecological communication’ well further research systemic limitations prevailing environmental concepts, particularly their overidentification natural sciences. The concludes call for development practical toolkits observing managing pluralism, enabling navigate broader scope complexities while maintaining coherent focus.

Language: Английский

Citations

1