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Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce

Data Driven Decision Making Is A Farce

With a solid grasp of a system, you often need no data at all. When you truly understand a system, you already know what's possible and what's not.

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Worthy Pursuit

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: A Worthy Pursuit

Efficiency is widely understood—doing more with fewer resources. It's a worthy pursuit because fewer resources create more options for everyone.

Do You Truly Value Learning?

Do You Truly Value Learning?

Imagine a world where the more you learn, the less money you make. In this system, learning comes at a cost rather than providing benefits.

HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE! Really?

HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE! Really?

Recognizing these systems requires a special ability to think in terms of systems rather than individual accountability.

Example of How We Have Been Trained

Example of How We Have Been Trained

I could give countless examples of well-intentioned, scientifically minded technologists who suffer deeply in these systems.

How vs Why: Do You Know the Difference?

How vs Why: Do You Know the Difference?

HOW and WHY are two basic questions we all ask. We can't screw up answers to those questions; we can only screw up the questions themselves.