Allen
other · 2 mentions across 2 readings
In this course
Allen (likely Peter M. Allen or a systems theorist from that era) appears primarily in foundational work on hierarchical organization and control systems, cited alongside Ahl in discussions of how information and authority flow through organizational structures. The readings invoke Allen's framework to theorize alternatives to rigid hierarchical control—models that allow graduated connectivity rather than top-down dominion—which becomes crucial for understanding how cybernetic systems distribute agency and decision-making across multiple levels. This work enables the seminar to ground its discussion of AI systems and network architectures in established control theory rather than treating them as purely novel organizational forms.
Mentioned in 2 readings
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