The Unaccountability Machine by Dan Davies

The Growth of the Shadow Banking System

In **The Unaccountability Machine**, Dan Davies explores the perplexing nature of decision-making in modern society. The book delves into how markets, institutions, and governments often produce results that nobody seems to desire. Drawing inspiration from Stafford Beer, a pioneering economist, Davies discusses the concept of organizations as artificial intelligences that make decisions independently of their members' intentions. He revisits Beer's management cybernetics, a science of self-regulation in organizations, and reflects on its neglect and the subsequent political and economic challenges we face today. Through a mix of skepticism and thorough analysis, Davies offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of decision-making and the missed opportunities of the past.

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Published
2024
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