System Evolution

[Version 0.9 - alpha] Process (Simplified)

• Systems have Participants
• Participants have Intentions [here: to alter the System]
• Intentions encounter Barriers
• Barriers restrict Actions
• Actions alter Systems

Efficient System Evolution

• Provide low Barrier Strength
  • for intentions resulting in valid actions!
• Provide high Barrier Strength
  • for intentions resulting in invalid actions

Context of "Validity"

• "Validity" in Context of the System Directives
  • Example Prime Directives
    • Achieve Business Goals
    • Operate Transparently

Relativity of "Validity"

• Common Sense evaluation of "Validity"...
  • ...against System Prime Directives, which are...
  • ...Clearly Defined and Stated
    • consistent results
  • ...Unclear or Hidden
    • inconsistent result

Clear and Transparent Directives

• barrier identification relies on
  • Definition: Coherent Set of Directives
  • Verification: a transparent system