The Basics Guide

Tag: Systems Design

  • Human Inversion – When Systems Serve Themselves, Not Us

    Systems built to serve humans often reverse, demanding humans serve them. This structural inversion drives meaningless work, platform decay, and institutional dysfunction. Recognition of this shift is the first step toward restoring balance between individual needs and systemic momentum.

  • POSIWID – The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does

    POSIWID – The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does

    POSIWID, or “The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does,” posits that a system’s real purpose is evident through its outcomes, not its intended goals. This principle, applicable in various domains, emphasizes examining actual results to gain insights into system functionality and inform improvement strategies.

  • Composability

    Composability

    Stemming from disciplines such as mathematics and engineering, composability is the practice of designing components that can be combined to create complex systems. Central to this is the emphasis on modularity and the harmonious interaction of these components.