Systemantics: A Closer Look
The Fundamental Theorem:
New systems generate new problems
The Corollary:
Systems should not be unnecessarily multiplied
The operational fallacy:
The system itself does not do what it says it is doing.
15th Law of Systemantics:
A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works even better.
Now the 16th Law
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over, beginning with a working simple system.
My friends Law:
Complex systems tend to oppose their own proper function.
Some other Laws of Merit about systems:
The one who least wants to use the system will unvariably be the big winner.
All things being equal, you lose.
All things being in your favor, you still lose.
Win or lose, you lose.
All probabilities are 50%. Either they will happen or they won't.
It is a simple task to make a system complex, but a complex task to make a system simple.
Honorary mention about systems:
Hindsight is an exact science.
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.
When in trouble, obfuscate.
An expert on the system is anyone out of town.
Finally, Floridian's thoughts on systems and the Lottery:
After you have picked number after number and your luck goes from bad to worse, do not despair, the cycle will repeat itself.
Nature always sides with the hidden flaw in systems.
In addition, the hidden flaw never remains hidden.
When the going gets tough, everyone leaves.
Complex systems gone wrong always have easy-to-understand wrong answers.
Opportunity to pick a winner always knocks at the least opportune moment.
When you knock on wood for luck is when you discover that the world is made of plastic, mdf and aluminum.
Things equal to nothing else are equal to each other.
Final thought :
Everything depends, nothing is always and everything is sometimes.
Good luck
Floridian