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SYSE.38:3 - Forces

ForcePractical tension
Restoration and explanationReducing current harm can be urgent while complete causal understanding takes longer.
Evidence and interventionA useful repair changes the state being investigated; enough prior evidence should survive without prolonging avoidable harm.
Local action and shared effectsOne task can fail because of a common dependency, and its retry can make other tasks worse.
Fast assistance and real authorityAn available expert may understand the fix without permission to alter the affected service or information.