Blinded by the Illusion of Control
Donella Meadows | The Worst Of Both Worlds | New Rules | Seasonality | Elsewhere
Quote of the Moment
Self-organizing, non-linear feedback systems are inherently unpredictable. They are not controllable. They are understandable only in the most general way. The goal of foreseeing the future exactly and preparing for it perfectly is unrealizable. The idea of making a complex system do just what you want…
