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Design technical systems and social systems jointly rather

Design technical systems and social systems jointly rather than sequentially to avoid suboptimal adaptation.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Behavior is a function of both the person and their (behavior is function of person and environment) and The behavior of a system arises from its structure, not from (system behavior arises from structure). Prescribes co-design rather than sequential design. General principle for sociotechnical change.

Source Lessons

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Technology as a systemic intervention

New tools can force systemic change by changing what is possible and what is easy. Technology is not a neutral instrument — it is a structural force that reshapes the systems in which it is deployed. Introducing a new tool changes the information flows (who knows what), the process flows (how work moves), the decision rights (who can act), and the incentive structures (what is visible and measurable). Technology can be the most powerful systemic intervention available — or the most expensive waste of resources — depending on whether it is deployed as a system change or as an automation of the existing system.

Connections

Derived From (2)

AxiomBehavior is a function of both the person and their AxiomThe behavior of a system arises from its structure, not from

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