Quote by W.G. Sebald
...and I came to the conclusion that in any project we design and develop, the size and degree of complexity of the information and control systems inscribed in it are the crucial factors, so that the all-embracing and absolute perfection of the concept can in practice coincide, indeed ultimately must coincide, with its chronic dysfunction and constitutional instability.
Summary
This quote suggests that the effectiveness and success of any project rely heavily on the information and control systems implemented within it. It implies that a perfect concept cannot truly be achieved or sustained without grappling with inherent dysfunction and instability. In other words, even the most comprehensive and flawless ideas will encounter challenges and flaws in practice, making it essential to consider and address the complexity of information and control systems from the outset.
By W.G. Sebald