Goodharts law emerges fundamentally from the nature of complex adaptive systems.

· Bits and Bobs 5/19/25
  • Goodharts law emerges fundamentally from the nature of complex adaptive systems.
    • Interdependent networks of decisions from individuals leads to emergent behavior of the collective.
    • The behavior of the collective is distinct from the behavior of the individuals.
    • Each individual might want to play along with what's good for the collective, but knows that someone else will defect anyway so it might as well be them benefiting.

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