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This paper intends to stimulate discussion about the benefits that could emerge from integrating a concept called ‘critical creativity’ with systems based problem-solving approaches. The premise that has been adopted is that such an integration would be a step towards developing more sustainable systems.
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Ragsdell, G. (1997). Working Towards Sustainability through Creativity. In: Stowell, F.A., Ison, R.L., Armson, R., Holloway, J., Jackson, S., McRobb, S. (eds) Systems for Sustainability. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0265-8_83
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