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By blaming the system one can justify doing anything, often without having to prove the efficacy of anything.
by prottog 4y ago
By blaming the system one can justify doing anything, often without having to prove the efficacy of anything.
- MrDrDr 4y agoI agree with both sides on this point. Responsibility lies with the individual AND the system (society). Edwards Deming said "A bad system will beat a good person every time", but I think history has shown exceptional people can overcome bad systems. The problem is most people (by definition) are not exceptional. There is a persuasive lecture given by Darren McGarvey that makes this point more eloquently: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001g2zf https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001g2zf