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How to ThinkIn the Age of AI
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Build complex behavioral systems through incremental…

Build complex behavioral systems through incremental extension of simple working systems rather than top-down comprehensive design.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Complex systems that work evolved from simple systems… (complex systems that work evolved from simple systems that worked—Gall's Law) and Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (cognitive development occurs through assimilation and accommodation). Cannot design 12-step weekly review from scratch. Must start with one step that works, reach automaticity, then extend.