John Hayward's Profile
Number of items: 14
Date joined: Aug 24 2016
Website: https://sociomechanics.com/
I am a Visiting Research Fellow in Mathematics at the University of South Wales. Before my retiremen ...Read more I am a Visiting Research Fellow in Mathematics at the University of South Wales. Before my retirement, I was a senior lecturer at the university, teaching specialist courses in system dynamics, mathematical modelling and agent-based methods. I was awarded a BSc in astrophysics, and a PhD in applied mathematics, from the University of London, and then spent my career as a lecturer in mathematics. My research is in mathematical sociology with applications to the spread of social phenomena, such as religions, political movements and civilisations. In the mid-1990s, I moved into system dynamics to help present models to non-technical audiences and improve model construction. Since then, I have used my background in physics to help understand the relationship between SD model structure and behaviour, developing the loop impact method and the Newtonian interpretative framework. I am currently a vice president of the UK chapter of the SD society, with responsibility for membership.
John Hayward's Work
#1
Limited Enthusiasm Model of Church Growth
A model of the growth of the Christian Church in periods of religious revival. The growth mechanism
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A model of the growth of the Christian Church in periods of religious revival. The growth mechanism is similar to the spread of an infectious disease.
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⋮ 1604 runs,
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Church growth
Revival
Religion
Epidemiology
Enthusiasts
#2
Collins Theory of Geopolitics - Effect of War
The spread of an empire according to the theory of Randall Collins and equations of Peter Turchin
#3
Collins Theory of Geopolitics - Logistical Load
The spread of an empire according to the theory of Randall Collins and equations of Peter Turchin. I
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The spread of an empire according to the theory of Randall Collins and equations of Peter Turchin. Includes limits to growth due the distance beween the empire's expansion zone and centre.
#4
Rise and Fall of Empires
Empires rise through the desire for things such as power, peace & wealth. It can even attract others
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Empires rise through the desire for things such as power, peace & wealth. It can even attract others. However the rise of nationalism, institutionalism and the remoteness of the ruling elite can lead to imperial decline
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⋮ 34 runs
Empire
Overshoot and decline
Imperial Expansion
Power
Peace
#5
Inventory Workforce Model
Oscillations in an Inventory Workforce model are examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Meth
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Oscillations in an Inventory Workforce model are examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Method.
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⋮ 1058 runs,
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Loop Impact
Loop Impact
Workforce
Inventory Control
Oscillations
#6
Overshoot and Collapse
Overshoot and collapse behaviour is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Method.
#7
Turchin’s Metaethnic Frontier Theory of Imperial Growth
A country builds its empire by attacking its neighbours and taking over both their land and their pe
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A country builds its empire by attacking its neighbours and taking over both their land and their people. The larger the empire becomes, the more resources they have available to take further territory by force. However the further they expand, the harder they find it to keep expanding due to the geographical and organisational logistics involved. Additionally the empire finds it harder to maintain social cooperation among its people, its asabiya.
#8
Building a Model of Church Growth Using System Dynamics
This simulation talks you through the steps involved in building a simple model of church growth and
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This simulation talks you through the steps involved in building a simple model of church growth and decline. System dynamics terms are explained. The consequences of hypotheses are examined as they are introduced.
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⋮ 1854 runs,
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church growth
word of mouth
enthusiasts
model construction
Hayward
#9
The Dynastic Cycle
The model of Feichtinger, Forst and Piccardi.
#10
Urban Business Expansion
The business sector of the Four-Loop Urban Dynamics model is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop
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The business sector of the Four-Loop Urban Dynamics model is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Method.
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⋮ 3573 runs,
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Loop Dominance
Limits to Growth
Shifting loop dominance
Urban Dyanmics
Loop Impact
#11
Spread of Disease
A simple SIR model is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Method.
#12
Gone with the Wind
The loop impact method of Hayward/Boswell is applied to a single second order balancing loop using t
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The loop impact method of Hayward/Boswell is applied to a single second order balancing loop using the narrative of the love relationship between Rhett and Scarlet from Gone with the Wind.
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⋮ 205 runs,
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Loop dominance
Loop impact
Oscillation
Second order loop
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#13
Limits to Growth Archetype
Shifting loop dominance in a limits-to-growth archetype is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop I
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Shifting loop dominance in a limits-to-growth archetype is examined using the Hayward/Boswell Loop Impact Method.
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⋮ 2281 runs,
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Business
Loop Dominance
Limits to Growth
Shifting loop dominance
Urban Dyanmics
#14
Demographic Fiscal Model of State
An agrarian population can exceed its normal carrying capacity by the formation of a state that help
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An agrarian population can exceed its normal carrying capacity by the formation of a state that helps improve land productivity. As the population and state grow, it becomes harder for state revenue to stay ahead of expenditure. Eventually the state runs out of money and collapses, with a large drop in population numbers.
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