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- Type:
- Document
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Collection:
- System Dynamic Society Records
- Collecting Area:
- University Archives
- Collection ID:
- ua435
- Parent Record(s):
- b83f2ce2912343b559f967dd985da515, 23d738ba88f8333bc39725f9cb5bd0b8, and 12420ec6bd5f758d2b4dea59aabd75a9
- Description:
- As the 21st century approaches, the Internet will be an important resource for system dynamists. This paper will describe the new computer server where a suite of Internet tools are used and maintained at MIT by the System Dynamics in Education Project under the supervision of Professor Jay Forrester. These tools will be available to anyone with an interest in system thinking and system dynamics. This introduction to the field of electronic networking will mention the various methods of connecting to the Internet and touch upon some of the most popular uses of the Internet. We will expand this discussion into how the Internet can be used for the rapid exchange of information. One of the most intriguing capabilities of the server will be the sharing of computer models. These computer simulations can be downloaded, evaluated, modified, and sent back or on to other people. The use of technology will facilitate discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas. The MIT system dynamics server can be reached through the World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, and e-mail. Specific detail will be given about how to access the server, and how to use each of its components. Since technology is changing rapidly, future plans for the expansion of the server will be discussed as well. A summary of what papers, models, announcements, and resources are presently available on this system dynamics server will be present. In addition, we will discuss other system dynamics resources available on the Internet, such as servers maintained by the System Dynamics Society and other institutions around the world. The technology transfer that the Internet allows can benefit all those who are interested in the field of system dynamics including model building and sharing of experiences. The Internet is an efficient, often inexpensive means of communication, which can important for the growth of system dynamics in the future.