Whisp: Investing in brittle institutions or programs is risky.
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We need quick and accurate methods for diagnosing the resilience and hence viability of institutions and programs before we rely on them.
Stafford Beer's Viable System Model is such a tool. We are adapting the method to fit neighborhoods so they can assess the reliability of institutions and programs over the intermediate and long terms.