Reinforcing Loops

Reinforcing loops are the universe's mechanism for creating something from almost nothing — a tiny initial advantage, repeated through a feedback cycle, can produce exponential divergence from the starting point. The critical insight is that these loops are value-neutral amplifiers: the same structure that drives compound interest and learning curves also drives arms races and addiction. Identifying the loop matters more than judging the outcome.

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