Review of Seeing

[Kelvin Omollo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Seeing" by Lynn Rasmussen.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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We live in a complex world with a complex environment. From our origin to our destination, we experience much more complexity as we encounter others and their behaviors. Understanding our formations and that of others and how they exist leaves us scratching our heads with no apparent explanation.

Consequently, Seeing is designed to neutralize these complexities and give us an insightful understanding. Using systems as a center point, the book navigates how to break down nature, culture, and consciousness using patterns and processes for deeper envisioning. It guides readers on how to avoid seeing things from an object viewpoint and view them as a system with processes within it. Using examples, Seeing teaches how to effectively break down these systems and follow detailed patterns to the latter.

Once you read this book, you will never see your environment the same way again. Lynn Rasmussen put in this book all her effort to reprogram readers' viewpoint of things. One of the tactics she uses to do that is using vast examples of obvious things to you. For instance, she uses examples of traffic flows, insect colonies, cloud formation, etc., to explain system self-organization. She not only uses examples to explain system processes but also includes comparative definitions, features of the processes, and graphic models for easy digestion by readers.

Moreover, I applaud the chapters' organization. Someone who has no idea about systems won't find it difficult to read this book, which introduces the topic in a more understandable way and builds on it with each succeeding chapter. For example, it begins with "organizing the system," then "growing and balancing the system," then "maintaining the system," etc. This approach to building understanding for the next stage of the book makes it unique.

Although the editors missed countable things, it does not distract from the book's magnitude. I don't have any substantial changes or downsides to comment on Seeing. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to people who are curious about secrets of this world.

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[Gerry Steen]

This book has a unique approach to seeing things. It is always beneficial to challenge ouselves by looking at things from another perspective. This way we can discover other truths. I am inrigued by your review. I am adding this book to my bookshelves. Thank you.

[Seetha E]

It seems like the author attempts to integrate disconnected humans into everything around us, including nature, by explaining the various ways systems function with a deeper conclusion of -oneness to be drawn. I hope I get a chance to review this one. I think it is interesting and something that I will enjoy reading. Added it to my reading list. Thanks for a great review!

[Louis Donald]

The way Seeing uses everyday examples to explain complex systems is really intriguing. It seems like a great read for anyone looking to shift their perspective and understand the world in a more interconnected way.

[Priya Murugesan]

A very unique book! Your review certainly piqued my interest and I love to read what the author has shared about our complex world! I believe I would enjoy this book!

[Shaniz Tobiaz]

The book must be having a number of themes in it, i guess i will give it a try some day. Great review pal

[Amy Luman]

I think that this book’s premise may be over my head. I don’t like to spend so much time thinking about everything. Stuff will just happen as it happens. Thanks!

[Pearl Flourish]

Lynn Rasmussen’s approach to breaking down the world into systems and patterns sounds fascinating. It’s intriguing how everyday things like traffic and insect colonies can change the way we perceive our surroundings.

[George Bastem]

It’s fascinating how the author uses everyday examples to shift the way we see the world, turning complexity into something more understandable. The structured approach sounds like a great way to make big ideas accessible.