Allen
other · 2 mentions across 2 readings
In this course
Allen appears in foundational systems theory work on hierarchies and control structures, particularly in collaboration with Starr on how organizations balance connectivity and regulatory authority across levels. The course readings invoke Allen's frameworks to theorize alternatives to rigid top-down control, suggesting how cybernetic models might enable more flexible forms of coordination in complex systems. This work underpins contemporary discussions of how AI systems and networks might be organized beyond traditional command hierarchies.
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