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Principlev1PR-899

When the same error recurs, the error is not the problem…

When the same error recurs, the error is not the problem—the system that generates the error is the problem.

Why This Is a Principle

This is a principle that derives from axioms about system behavior. The behavior of a system arises from its structure… states that system behavior arises from structure, Every system is perfectly designed to get the results… states systems are designed to get their results, and A production system produces results; roughly 94%… states production problems are system problems. The principle prescribes what to do when errors recur: fix the system, not the symptom. It's actionable and general enough to apply across domains.