>Is the real point here that sometimes bad rules remain in place until some external event forces a change? Doesn't sound so profound. The author's example sho

>Is the real point here that sometimes bad rules remain in place until some external event forces a change? Doesn't sound so profound. The author's example shows the very glaring case focused on: a rule totally disconnected from security. He was told "no remote work for contractors." One would assume any reasons for this rule (valid or not) would also be reflected in reality. In this case, maybe only regular employees had filled the legal paperwork and passed whatever security checks. But the rule disappeared in less than a day. So it only existed on paper and punishment. I doubt the security concerns disappeared or were fixed in less a day. These kind of rules, when exposed, can have a big impact on how well people follow other rules. I should know: I started ignoring a bunch (and sometimes later learned the risks I pooh-poohed).