This idea begins in urbanism, but it is not limited to cities. It describes a recurring organizational failure that appears wherever responsibility is shared, value is collective, and decision-making is centralized. Urbanists often notice it first because cities make...
Academics — myself included — sometimes hide behind complexity. We dress ideas in dense language, not always out of pride, but often out of insecurity. Complexity can feel comforting; it creates distance and gives the illusion of control. The same is true in...
Summary: Accountability is not just about holding people responsible—it is about building trust, ensuring transparency, and aligning actions with shared values. Whether in government, business, or education, accountability is the framework that converts authority into...
