Chesterton's Fence

  • [[2022-11-20 13:22:16+00:00]] @[[flancian@social.coop]] https://social.coop/@flancian/109376342329148503 :
    • For example, I try to push back against rules I perceive as hierarchical in nature by default as a way to understand why they were set up in the first place, usually to bend them (when constructive or at least harmless) or break them/tear them down (when that might yield greater freedom for a community).

      My intention is as per [[Chesterton's fence]], but I may sometimes overdo this and come across as unnecessarily disruptive :) All feedback welcome!

greater freedom for a community).

My intention is as per [[Chesterton's fence]], but I may sometimes overdo this and come across as unnecessarily disruptive :) All feedback welcome! (2/2)


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Chestertons Fence

  • Named after [[chesterton]].
  • [[go]] https://wiki.lesswrong.com/wiki/Chesterton's_Fence
    • [[quote]] In the matter of reforming things, as distinct from deforming them, there is one plain and simple principle; a principle which will probably be called a paradox. There exists in such a case a certain institution or law; let us say, for the sake of simplicity, a fence or gate erected across a road. The more modern type of reformer goes gaily up to it and says, “I don’t see the use of this; let us clear it away.” To which the more intelligent type of reformer will do well to answer: “If you don’t see the use of it, I certainly won’t let you clear it away. Go away and think. Then, when you can come back and tell me that you do see the use of it, I may allow you to destroy it. 1)
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