Quote by Anne Wilson Schaef

Whole areas of knowledge and information have been defined into nonexistence because the system cannot know, understand, control, or measure them.

Whole areas of knowledge and information have been defined i

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of systems and their inability to encompass certain realms of knowledge and information. It suggests that there are aspects that cannot be known, understood, controlled, or measured by the system. This implies that certain areas of knowledge may be disregarded or overlooked due to the system's constraints or lack of capability in processing them. In essence, the quote recognizes the inherent gaps and restrictions in systems, underscoring the presence of unmeasurable or noncontrollable aspects that exist beyond their reach.

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By Anne Wilson Schaef

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