Principlev1

Build error correction mechanisms into systems from the

Build error correction mechanisms into systems from the start rather than treating errors as anomalies to be prevented through discipline.

Why This Is a Principle

This principle derives from Catastrophic failures in complex systems rarely result from (alignment of failures produces catastrophes) and Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it (systems produce the results they're designed for). It prescribes building correction mechanisms upfront rather than assuming perfection. The lesson's examples of DNA repair, Shannon's error correction codes, and Toyota's production systems all demonstrate this as a design choice, not just descriptive observation.

Source Lessons

L-0481

All systems produce errors

No process works perfectly every time — error correction must be built in from the start.

Connections

Derived From (5)

AxiomWorking Memory Capacity Limit AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomHierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity AxiomCatastrophic failures in complex systems rarely result from AxiomEvery system is perfectly designed to get the results it

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