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Circle or pyramid? A science of living things

At least two researchers have demonstrated through experience that a horizontal structure is more effective than a hierarchy:
- Frédéric Laloux, in Reinventing Organizations, shows that teal organizations (horizontal, autonomous organizations, sensitive to everyone's evolution) generate more well-being, innovation, and longevity. He quotes a CEO: "if we are humanists, it is to make money". Yes, we can respect humans and make even more money. Which goes against usual models,
- James Surowiecki, in The Wisdom of Crowds, demonstrates that the diversity of an equitably listened-to group under certain conditions produces a more reliable decision than a committee of experts
Numerous studies confirm that:
➡️ Life functions in networks, in myceliums, in cycles.
The pyramid is a remnant of fear.
The circle and the spiral, structures of life.
