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While many here would hate it, Goodharts law is a powerful argument for things being obtus, vague and abstract. The less measurable something is, the less it ca
by dannykwells 6y ago
While many here would hate it, Goodharts law is a powerful argument for things being obtus, vague and abstract. The less measurable something is, the less it can be easily hacked.
Also, interestingly, what will stand in the way of AGI - no definable loss function for these vague cases and scenarios.
- swagasaurus-rex 6y agoApproval of managers in charge of payroll is a very obtuse, vague and abstract thing. It can also be quite demoralizing and damaging as an incentive structure, even to very productive employees.
- randomsearch 6y agoApproval of managers should, IMO, be the main way employee performance is measured. If it’s damaging then you’ve got a bad manager. Either his manager or HR training is at fault. Both can be prevented with the right systems in place.