And its also a logical and obvious outcome that if you make your priority something other than competence and performance (the case heretofore) then these characteristics will degrade.
I find the article a little hard-core, but I also know its broadly true, because I personally observe the degradation of overall competence happening, in the local school system governance, in the operation of the public transportation system, in other places. Some of my observations are more anecdotal, but I am confident over time it will show up in empirical stats.
By the way, I assume you have read this (it is the logical result of where this is all leading): https://www.palladiummag.com/2023/06/01/complex-systems-wont-survive-the-competence-crisis/#:~:text=As%20a%20consequence%20of%20escalating%20rates%20of%20failure%2C,weakened%20our%20society%E2%80%99s%20ability%20to%20manage%20modern%20systems.
I have not, but will check it. (The thesis is one I've been thinking about myself for a long time.)
And its also a logical and obvious outcome that if you make your priority something other than competence and performance (the case heretofore) then these characteristics will degrade.
Makes sense.
I find the article a little hard-core, but I also know its broadly true, because I personally observe the degradation of overall competence happening, in the local school system governance, in the operation of the public transportation system, in other places. Some of my observations are more anecdotal, but I am confident over time it will show up in empirical stats.
This is important work you are doing. I can empathize with Stanley Zhong and I am angry for him. Its madness.