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cybernetics

Bad Managers

Everyone in the modern enterprise claims to want innovation, but few will risk what it requires. The fear of disturbance—of deviating from the delicate choreography of compliance and plausible deniability—has become the governing logic of management. Systems now reward those who maintain appearances, not those who learn. The result is a recursive theatre of progress: […]

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cybernetics

Convergent Stupidity

The phenomenon of societal ‘dumbing down’ is undeniable. While terms like “uninformed” or “disengaged” may seem too blunt, there is a notable drift – both culturally and intellectually – towards a collective state that is increasingly indifferent, uninspired, and detached from genuine engagement with one another. And yet, this shift is layered beneath a polished […]

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culture

Smart Weapons, Dumb Wars (slight return)

To repeat: The only reason we need smart weapons is because we are too stupid to stop fighting wars.

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systems

The Purpose of Stupid Ideas

Does human stupidity actually serve a sociological purpose ?