The more complexity, the more opportunity for malicious compliance by a cynical actor.

· Bits and Bobs 12/1/25
  • The more complexity, the more opportunity for malicious compliance by a cynical actor.
    • Complexity creates clouds of uncertainty.
    • An entity that wants to hide its intentions can hide better in uncertainty.
      • "Oh oops, I fumbled that thing I was supposed to try again. Oh oops, I did it again!"
    • It's harder to detect that they aren't complying, and they have more plausible deniability when they are detected.