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“We should not try to design a better world. We should make better feedback loops.” quote by Tim Harford
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“We should not try to design a better world. We should make better feedback loops.”

Tim Harford

About This Quote

Source Book: The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford, 2005

Improving systems is better done by adjusting feedback, not by idealistic redesigns.

In simple terms: Fix feedback, not the world.

Key Takeaway

Design better loops.

Themes

systems design feedback

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • policy making
  • organizational change

Key Concepts

systems theory iteration human-centered design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What feedback could you improve today?
  • How can you test a loop before scaling?
A Different Perspective

Feedback loops can be hard to measure.

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