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Institutional Forgetting: The Silent Killer of Organizations

2025-08-12

From VW's 1973 emissions scandal to the Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttle disasters, and even a blocked canal, this article explores the devastating consequences of institutional forgetting. It argues that loss of knowledge, fading experience, and the disappearance of crucial information can lead to catastrophic events. The author emphasizes the importance of knowledge preservation and experience retention to avoid costly mistakes stemming from forgetting.

From Dallas's Disappearance to the Rise of D&D: A Game-Fueled Cultural Phenomenon

2025-05-24

In 1979, the disappearance of teenage prodigy James Dallas Egbert III sparked a media frenzy linking his vanishing to the then-new game Dungeons & Dragons. Celebrity detective William Dear's investigation fueled the fire, leading to widespread panic and ultimately, unexpected popularity for the game. This article recounts the author's personal journey into the world of D&D, starting at age 11, and explores the game's fascinating history, from its origins to its current mainstream status, weaving together a compelling narrative about games, culture, and social phenomena.

Musk's GDP Misconception: The Limits of Economic Indicators

2025-04-29

Elon Musk's recent tweet suggesting that government spending should be excluded from GDP sparked debate. This article dissects the fallacy of this idea, arguing that GDP measures economic output, not quality of life. Excluding government spending would hinder our understanding and stabilization of the economy. The article further explores GDP's limitations, such as its inability to accurately capture the value of unpaid work and government services, and its neglect of environmental and social well-being. The author concludes that instead of modifying GDP, more comprehensive indicators and policies are needed to measure quality of life and societal progress.