The Oversight Blindness Pathway (derived)
A simplified, derived view of how the Systems Integrity Cascade unfolds under sustained system stress—showing how visibility distorts, governance loses sensitivity, drift normalises, and outcomes become predictable.
What this is
This pathway presents a simplified view of how the Systems Integrity Cascade unfolds under sustained system stress. It illustrates how pressure distorts visibility, weakens governance sensitivity, normalises drift, and produces predictable outcomes over time.
How to use it
This is a derived view, not a standalone framework. It is intended as a practical lens for boards, regulators, and practitioners analysing why oversight fails quietly under non-normal conditions.
System Stress → Signal Distortion → Governance Blindness → Normalisation of Drift → Outcomes
Citation
Institute for Systems Integrity (2026). The Oversight Blindness Pathway (Derived View): System Stress → Signal Distortion → Governance Blindness → Normalisation of Drift → Outcomes. Derived from The Systems Integrity Cascade. systemsintegrity.org.
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