Data
Goodhart’s Law in Your Dashboard: When Metrics Fail
When a metric becomes a target, it ceases to be a good metric. Nine of 14 engineering dashboards audited showed Goodhart distortion within 4.3 months.
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May 29, 2026
Philosophy
Epistemology of Metrics: What We Measure and Know
Most organizations confuse measurement with understanding. The epistemology of metrics reveals the gap between data on a dashboard and actual knowledge.
Apr 27, 2026
Data
Goodhart’s Law and the Weaponization of KPIs
Goodhart's Law states that when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. After managing 30+ metrics across 1,000+ programs, the…
Mar 12, 2026