Imagine navigating a bustling city, traditional observability is like relying on street signs, traffic lights, and a map —useful, but overwhelming with data. Our talk explores the shift to Systems Thinking, akin to seeing the city as an interconnected system rather than just individual signs and lights.

We will explore the challenges of traditional observability in Kubernetes, introduce Systems Thinking for a holistic perspective, apply Systems Thinking concepts to Kubernetes and discuss practical techniques using OpenTelemetry to observe Kubernetes entities effectively. It's like upgrading from navigating streets to understanding the entire urban ecosystem, providing a comprehensive view of system health and interactions.