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Fixes Fail Prompt

Prompt

I am teaching a class on systems thinking to [GROUP_DESCRIPTION]. I want to create examples of the "Fixes that Fail" archetype for this class. Please generate some examples of this archetype. For each example, use the following template:

Fixes that Fail: Name

The Problem

A brief description of the problem in 2-3 sentences.

The Quick Fix

A brief description of the quick fix that was put in place in 2-3 sentences.

Initial Success

  1. Name: - description
  2. Name: - description
  3. Name: - description

The Unintended Consequences

  1. Name: - description
  2. Name: - description
  3. Name: - description

The Larger Problem Emerges

  1. Name: - description
  2. Name: - description
  3. Name: - description

The Vicious Cycle

  1. Name: - description
  2. Name: - description
  3. Name: - description

The System Structure (Causal Loop Diagram)

Label 1 → Label 2 → Label 3

The Root Cause Solution

Description of root cause solution

  1. Name: - description
  2. Name: - description
  3. Name: - description