Piero Mella Livres

Focusing on the importance of Systems Thinking, the book presents models that enhance intelligence through understanding complexity and change. The author emphasizes that intelligence is rooted in the ability to construct these models. Readers will not only gain foundational knowledge but also learn practical techniques to apply Systems Thinking effectively. The approachable, first-person narrative is enriched with citations and critical analyses, avoiding formal mathematics to foster a more engaging learning experience.

Focusing on Gregory Bateson's Constructivist method of cognition, this book explores how the mind perceives and categorizes differences to form perceptions of objects. It delves into the process of constructing concepts from these distinctions and how they inform the meanings of signs in language. By providing a structured interpretation of cognitive processes, the text aims to clarify human cognition and establish foundational principles applicable to artificial intelligence. The approach seeks to bridge the gap between perception and the understanding of reality.

The Theory of Combinatory Systems introduces a framework for understanding collective phenomena through Systems Thinking and Control Systems. It posits that diverse, unconnected individuals can create emergent behaviors guided by micro control systems, which align individual actions with overarching goals. The book also explores Combinatory Automata as tools for simulating these systems, highlighting how agent-sensitive probabilities affect micro behaviors based on the macro behavior of the entire system, emphasizing the interplay between individual and collective dynamics.

Focusing on the fundamental operations of control systems, this book emphasizes the importance of recognizing and improving these systems across various fields. It advocates for a "control-oriented thinking" approach, utilizing straightforward models from systems thinking to manage complexity effectively. Over thirteen chapters, Piero Mella illustrates how simple control systems can be more beneficial than complex ones, highlighting their essential role in everyday life and the necessity of developing a true "discipline of control."