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Interesting that this article talks entirely to the complexity of technological systems and business processes. Largely, those aren't the things that make my li
by topkai22 6y ago
Interesting that this article talks entirely to the complexity of technological systems and business processes. Largely, those aren't the things that make my life complex, it's other people.
Being the middleman between two people who you love but hate each other is complex. Telling someone who is smart enough to do a job but hasn't been performing that they aren't getting their contact renewed is complex. Figuring out why your two year old is crying is sometimes flat out impossible. Setting up kubernetes or reading processes for what forms to bring the DMV? Annoying, but manageable. If those were the only complexities in my life, it would be simple indeed. Less rich, but simple.
- faichai 6y agoThis reminds me of scene in Mr Robot, where a non-hacker has been tasked with hacking into FBI network. All she needs to do is plug in a pre-prepared access point and type a few commands. It’s human factors i.e. being caught by FBI and associated anxiety that add complexity to the situation. Darlene has to remind her of the simplicity of the task. This had a big impact on me, as someone who has struggled with anxiety in the past.