A sense of superiority that requires constant gatekeeping to maintain combined with a misinterpretation of what a no-blame culture is creates unchecked arrogance that for some reason considers itself humble.
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One of the things I hated most at some tech companies was someone holding you to a higher standard b/c it was documented as some sort of rule or best practice. Even when they didn’t follow it themselves. Even when they made up excuses for when they broke one.
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Arrogance is usually kept in check by social repercussions of overstepping your bounds. A no-blame cultures combined with gatekepping tendencies creates a license to presume and force upon others what you think is good for them while shielding yourself from repercussions.
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Others are forced to smile and say “Yeah, more of that please, that feels so good.” Everyone thinks they’re getting better and better when in reality things are just getting more and more plastic. (Which to be fair, brings about a degree of robustness)
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Growth, antifragility, diversity, and actual relationships are sacrificed in this environment. The measure of excellence becomes a measure of conformation to the orthodox.
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Everyone is simultaneously looking for a daddy while also looking to be someone elses daddy. Thus a virtuous circlejerk is created. Participation mandatory.
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