Rigorous Systems Science Visualization
A scientific tool that enables rigorous analysis and decomposition of complex adaptive systems based on systems theory principles.
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BERT brings scientific rigor to systems analysis through a formal implementation of systems theory. Built on the System Language (SL) framework, it provides researchers and practitioners with a structured methodology for:
- Formalizing system boundaries with mathematical precision
- Characterizing flows through rigorous entity relationship mapping
- Modeling complex relationships using systems science principles
- Documenting system interactions with consistent scientific notation
BERT transforms abstract systems concepts into concrete, analyzable models that bridge theoretical systems science with practical applications.
BERT implements the System Language (SL) framework for bounded entity reasoning, a formalized approach to systems analysis. It provides a rigorous methodology for modeling complex adaptive systems through precisely defined boundaries, flows, and relationships.
The software bridges theoretical systems science with visualization technology, enabling researchers to apply systems theory principles to real-world complexity with mathematical precision. This approach allows for:
- Consistent application of systems theory across domains
- Standardized notation for system elements and relationships
- Precise documentation of system boundaries and interfaces
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative systems approaches
The easiest way to use BERT is through our web application:
- Visit https://bert.systems
- No installation required - works in your browser
- Your data remains local to your device
For the full scientific toolkit, download the desktop application:
- Download the latest
.exeinstaller from Releases - Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions
- Download the latest
.dmgfile from Releases - Open the DMG and drag BERT to your Applications folder
- Download the AppImage from Releases
- Make it executable:
chmod +x BERT-*.AppImage - Run the AppImage
For developers and researchers who want to build from source:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/halcyonic-systems/bert.git
cd bert
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run in development mode
cargo tauri dev
# Build for production
cargo tauri build- Formal System Element Definition: Create precise system models with mathematically consistent elements
- Boundary Analysis: Rigorously define and analyze system boundaries using systems theory
- Flow Characterization: Document and analyze flows of energy, information, and matter
- Compositional Modeling: Decompose systems into subsystems with formal relationship mapping
- Systems Notation: Use standardized systems science notation across domains
- Theoretical Integration: Bridge multiple systems theories through a common framework
While BERT's foundation is in systems science, its rigorous approach enables applications across domains:
- Scientific Research: Test and refine systems theory hypotheses with visual models
- Complex System Analysis: Model ecological, social, or technological systems with theoretical consistency
- Organizational Systems: Apply systems principles to organizational design and analysis
- Systems Education: Teach systems thinking with interactive, visual examples
- Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Create a common systems language across scientific domains
We welcome contributions from systems scientists, theorists, and developers! See our Contributing Guide for details on:
- Development environment setup
- Systems science integration
- Coding standards
- Documentation requirements
BERT is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.