The downsides of centralization (and efficiency) are all indirect.

· Bits and Bobs 5/12/25
  • The downsides of centralization (and efficiency) are all indirect.
    • Whereas the benefits are all direct.
    • The swarm follows direct, not indirect incentives.
    • So everything gets more and more centralized, which harms adaptability and resilience, and centralizes power.
    • Centralized power is corrupting.[na]