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Distinguish systematic errors (predictable outputs of
Distinguish systematic errors (predictable outputs of structural weaknesses) from stochastic errors (random confluences unlikely to recur) and redesign systems only for systematic patterns.
Why This Is a Principle
This principle derives from The behavior of a system arises from its structure, not from (system behavior arises from structure) and Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it (systems designed for their results). It prescribes a classification step before correction: determine if error is structural or random. This guides resource allocation (invest in fixing systematic issues, don't overfit to noise). It's actionable and derives from axioms about system behavior but is itself a decision heuristic.