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The purpose of a system is what it does - Wikipedia
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naught101 lemmy.world naught101@lemmy.world
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_purpose_of_a_system_is_what_it_does

I think I've seen this before, but I stumbled across it in a lemmy comment just now and figured I'd post it.

I think this indicates to me that there are really two meanings of the word "purpose" - one is design intent, the other is real-world function. Having that distinction is useful, e.g. it let you discuss how a design succeeded or failed..
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Tehdastehdas piefed.social Tehdastehdas@piefed.social
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War on drugs:

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Tehdastehdas piefed.social Tehdastehdas@piefed.social
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FPTP voting system enabling ruling parties to cement their position with ragebait and fearmongering:

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Tehdastehdas piefed.social Tehdastehdas@piefed.social
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Identity politics:

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Tehdastehdas piefed.social Tehdastehdas@piefed.social
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Economic bubble booming and busting:

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