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Backgrounder at wiki here.This is good to keep in mind when you are tempted to attribute non-optimal outcomes to a "neo-liberal conspiracy!" theory.From Systems Theory: The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer. This is a basic dictum. It stands for bald fact, which makes a better starting point in seeking understanding than the familiar attributions of good intention, prejudices about expectations, moral judgment, or sheer ignorance of circumstances. The term is widely used by systems theorists. It is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
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Backgrounder at wiki here.This is good to keep in mind when you are tempted to attribute non-optimal outcomes to a "neo-liberal conspiracy!" theory.From Systems Theory: The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer. This is a basic dictum. It stands for bald fact, which makes a better starting point in seeking understanding than the familiar attributions of good intention, prejudices about expectations, moral judgment, or sheer ignorance of circumstances. The term is widely used by systems theorists. It is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.
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Backgrounder at wiki here.
This is good to keep in mind when you are tempted to attribute non-optimal outcomes to a "neo-liberal conspiracy!" theory.
From Systems Theory:
The purpose of a system is what it does (POSIWID) is a systems thinking heuristic coined by Stafford Beer.
This is a basic dictum. It stands for bald fact, which makes a better starting point in seeking understanding than the familiar attributions of good intention, prejudices about expectations, moral judgment, or sheer ignorance of circumstances.
The term is widely used by systems theorists. It is generally invoked to counter the notion that the purpose of a system can be read from the intentions of those who design, operate, or promote it.