Paradoxical Interactions (PI)

Why do smart people consistently fail at predictable problems?

Not incompetence. Not ignorance. Structure.
When everyone acts rationally, the system produces irrational outcomes.
All are guilty. None are at fault.
This is PI.

The Framework

PI identifies where:

Individual rationality → collective irrationality

Solutions → strengthen the problem

Trying harder → makes it worse

Formalized. Simulatable. Navigable.

Examples

PI exist everywhere. Once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it.

“You cannot not interact!”

Practices

You cannot solve Paradoxical Interactions. You can only navigate them.

These practices help you see where you are, what movements are possible, and what to expect.

“Try & Continue”

Perspectives

Once formalized:

• Mathematical models,
• Interactive simulations,
• Navigation tools

From concept → infrastructure.

Status

Co-created with AI systems. Academic outreach ongoing.