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Observation theater
the performance of paying attention to monitoring data without the substance of acting on what attention reveals
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the boundary of 'observation theater' by contrasting it with genuine action. It's not just about having data or paying attention, but about the absence of substantive action despite having the data. The definition is specific enough to distinguish it from regular monitoring or data collection, and it captures the core failure mode described in the lesson.