Information Failure
Definition:
A failure caused by inaccurate, incomplete, or indirect data inputs.
Pattern:
Decisions rely on aggregated or second-hand data that does not reflect reality.
Crux: → Distorted Signal
Entry: → 2025 — Market demand was inferred from incomplete data
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Key Difference:
Information Failure is about flawed data, while Cognitive Failure is about flawed interpretation.
Boundary:
If input is wrong → Information Failure.
If interpretation is wrong → Cognitive Failure.
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