I came here to post this, thought about it frequently since refactor camp. It only got better with age :/
“Network of corruption” is a simple and ancient social mechanism. Bringing systems theoretic angles or cynefin type analysis to it is to a red herring. The appropriate level of analysis is something like Goffman’s cooling the mark out http://infofranpro.wikidot.com/19520101-on-cooling …
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Ie these are systems that grow 1 person at a time, being added via 1:1 organic processes via simple rituals/initiation protocols where incentives are fairly clear. Someone entering a rich-people circle knows what they’re getting into in a way a trainee nuclear technician doesn’t
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The arguments that might exonerate people are things like being conned, being blackmailed, things they value being held hostage with compliance as a ransom, simple youthful naïveté, over-trusting based on appearances, and stupidity. When those don’t apply, yeah you’re fair game.
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