The Paradox of Knowing Social Systems

[yetineti]

Hi there

Leo’s recent blog post blew my mind.

I have been scraping at similar words myself but was no match for his clarity.

I also would like to ponder the poles/inflection point of the paradox.

(Leo has a great video where he goes over dozens of inflection points. One of my favorites.)

Anyhow - this idea of insiders and outsiders. What are some definitive inflection points? But first, what are some more characteristics?

Insider Characteristics:

-Could’ve chosen to be an insider or circumstances could’ve funneled the bias

-Firsthand knowledge

-Bias towards circumstance (situational attributions)

-Apart of something in-particular

Outsider Characteristics:

-Could’ve chosen to be an outsider or circumstances could’ve funneled the bias

-Second hand knowledge, often closely tied to firsthand experience interpretations

-Bias towards internal factors such as personality, character or inherent traits (dispositional attributions)

-Independent

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These may not be perfect characteristics but examples of what I mean to take notice to.

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Lastly, where are the inflection points?

Also, most here are presumably outsiders. How are we getting by?

As someone relatively young, that’s mainly been an outsider, I’ve had a lot of moments of imposter syndrome. The outsider knowledge + a little wit and encouragement and one can really seem like they know more than they do. 

But, as Leo mentioned, insider knowledge of any thing grandiose involves heavy investment of time, among obvious other risks. I’d imagine an insider feels the same way about pausing their life and stepping out of it.

Inflection points? Comments? Ideas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 8 by yetineti