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I think "has a coherent vision and whole-system thinking" is not even close to a fair description of what the author characterizes as a "'we know best' attitude
by chc 15y ago
I think "has a coherent vision and whole-system thinking" is not even close to a fair description of what the author characterizes as a "'we know best' attitude." Having a coherent design does not mean you can't accommodate a wide range of needs, and similarly, lack of flexibility does not indicate a coherent design.
- JoshTriplett 15y agoHaving a coherent design requires making decisions, and sometimes those decisions require ignoring niche preferences. http://islinuxaboutchoice.com/ http://islinuxaboutchoice.com/
- chc 15y agoYes, a thoughtful design might ignore some use case or another — so too might a slipshod design. The amount of care put into a design and the degree of freedom it offers are largely orthogonal issues. The point is, a desire for a coherent and intelligent system design is not irreconcilable with a desire for flexibility.