Wasn't it in Thomas Sowell's writing that I read that, insofar as the decision makers are isolated - by distance or time - from the results of their decisions, there will be a diminishing possibility that negative feedback can correct or adjust the decision making, and, thusly, a system whereby decisions are made *only* according to "vis…
Wasn't it in Thomas Sowell's writing that I read that, insofar as the decision makers are isolated - by distance or time - from the results of their decisions, there will be a diminishing possibility that negative feedback can correct or adjust the decision making, and, thusly, a system whereby decisions are made *only* according to "vision" and "ideals" will be engendered (pun intended/not intended!) ? The larger the bureaucratic system, the more likely it falls to irrationality and religiosity, and the less likely it is that rational, individual actors within such a system might survive being rooted out as heretics. It matters not what organizing principles might be seeded at the outset, nor what tasks are imagined: all giant systems are destined to be mindless, automaton monsters. Gato and all critical thinkers must therfore continue to beat the drum of decentralization and individual agency-with-personal-responsibility - which of course is exactly what this piece is. Insofar as anyone gets drawn into endlessly debating ideals, we've lost our ability to solve the practical problems before us. I see more and more why those of action and leadership tend so often to appear as odd, aloof or alone. Systems spurn those they can't control...
Wasn't it in Thomas Sowell's writing that I read that, insofar as the decision makers are isolated - by distance or time - from the results of their decisions, there will be a diminishing possibility that negative feedback can correct or adjust the decision making, and, thusly, a system whereby decisions are made *only* according to "vision" and "ideals" will be engendered (pun intended/not intended!) ? The larger the bureaucratic system, the more likely it falls to irrationality and religiosity, and the less likely it is that rational, individual actors within such a system might survive being rooted out as heretics. It matters not what organizing principles might be seeded at the outset, nor what tasks are imagined: all giant systems are destined to be mindless, automaton monsters. Gato and all critical thinkers must therfore continue to beat the drum of decentralization and individual agency-with-personal-responsibility - which of course is exactly what this piece is. Insofar as anyone gets drawn into endlessly debating ideals, we've lost our ability to solve the practical problems before us. I see more and more why those of action and leadership tend so often to appear as odd, aloof or alone. Systems spurn those they can't control...