ensuring the system's long-term survival and adaptive health by maintaining a dynamic balance of all its essential parts, allowing it to keep playing indefinitely. The forgotten Cybernetic logic views institutions as adaptive, living systems. Their goal isn't to maximize one thing, but to maintain a healthy balance of multiple factors to ensure long-term **viability** and survival. This logic thrives on rich feedback and adaptability. east:: [[Economics seeks to open the blackbox of the world, create models, and optimize indicators]]