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You might be interested in reading this: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2011/10/14/the-gervais-principle-v-heads-i-win-tails-you-lose/ https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2
by x220 7y ago
You might be interested in reading this:
https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2011/10/14/the-gervais-principle-v-heads-i-win-tails-you-lose/ https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2011/10/14/the-gervais-principle-...
- gamesbrainiac 7y agoThat is very long, what is the TLDR?
- a_geeky_bro 7y agoThis might help: https://www.reddit.com/r/PurplePillDebate/comments/499qyw/the_gervais_principle/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PurplePillDebate/comments/499qyw/th...
- 1123581321 7y agoThe thesis is a company employs Sociopaths, Losers, and Clueless. The Losers accept whatever quid pro quo they get in their current position. The Clueless struggle to distinguish themselves from Losers. The Sociopaths talk to each other in coded language during conversations that the unwitting Clueless believe they’re participating in. The shared understanding of the Sociopaths, who have a real ability to navigate the corporate structure, keeps the Clueless from advancing. The Losers are smarter than the Clueless because they perceive the Sociopaths’ game is unwinnable and don’t play. It’s all illustrated with characters from The Office. It’s not really instructive, but it’s a great read.
- smogcutter 7y agoFor example: Sociopath: Adam Neumann Clueless: middle management types who fully bought in to WeWork’s “vision” Losers: Everyday employees just trying to make a living and go about their lives. End up just as hosed as the clueless, but at least they’re not surprised.
- x220 7y agoCompanies make rules to bog down any proposal or idea that doesn't benefit the executives.