First Blog

 An account of evolution from a (feedback) systems viewpoint. Species as systems.   It is a given that adaptable species are the most successful and that sometimes more the adaptable species exhibit greater intelligence.  To adapt requires more than instinct.  It requires a problem-solving capacity to comprehend survival options and make survival decisions.  So, if an adaptable species is stressed, it must solve survival problems.  Many, if not most species can do have and done this.  Availability of food sources is significant. In many species, we see local adaptability to local conditions.  This means non-cognitive solutions are found. Perhaps adaptability involves a modified method of hunting  or food gathering. Or it could involve a reactive change to climate or a need for protection. The tripod of survival: food, protection, and reproduction, are the progenitors of adaptation.  Pleasure, convenience, and comfort are not. View any species as a system.  It has states, such

Characteristics of most western governments.   With the emergence of what may now be called virtual political system, it seems not to matter who is in charge.   It only matters they think right. Eliminate Trump – get another Trump (though difficult).   Eliminate Merkel – get another Merkel.   Eliminate Clinton – get another Clinton.   Corruption has become a small form factor, being unfortunate but of little significance.   Incompetence is another small form factor, but the narrative is supremely paramount.   You gotta say the right thing.  Basically , governments have individually become systemic forces under recognizance only to themselves.  On the government ... ·        It appears to be not responsible to the people, but it follows its own code.  ·        It demands a universal PPM manual (Policy and Procedures Manual with massive regulations) for every function.  ·        It demands huge legislative measures that no member of congress can understand.  ·    

The setting:   The government is an enterprise of millions of employees, led by politicians, who really don’t know how to do anything.   Below them are political appointees, sometimes skilled at something different and at a vastly smaller scale.   Below them are civil servants, who function as highest level operational administrators.   They are normally paid substantially less that commercial counterparts.   Thus, not the highest quality folks are retained.   Below them are the midlevel administrators whose abilities range from very good to terrible, biased toward the lower end.   Since they have total job security, there is little incentive to perform well, even if they could.   This higher level structure diffuses to the entire government enterprise.   Making it bigger will simply require hiring more lower-quality administrators entrusted with higher-level functions.   Will not work. Government service summary: At the higher levels: fish out of water At the lower