Over Repairing: The Algorithmic Decision Tree

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When your algorithmic decisions are on the brink of disaster, this is where you come to repair the damage.

Step 1: Identify the Problem

• Is it a logical error?
• Is it a coding mistake?
• Is it user-induced?

Choose one or more from the list to get started.

Step 2: Fix the Problem

1. Reboot the system.
2. Update the code.
3. Fire the team that wrote the code.

Choose one or more from the list to get closer to over repairing your algorithmic decisions.

Step 3: Verify the Repair

• Test the system.
• Run diagnostics.
• Hire a consultant.

Verify that the repair was successful. If not, start over.

Step 4: Celebrate the Success

• Dance in the office.
• Eat cake.
• Congratulate the team.

Over repairing is hard, but it's worth it.

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