O2
Law of Obvious
Failure-axis inversion
What It Says
The next arc often inverts the most visible and undeniable failure of the previous arc.
Where Inversion Becomes Specific
This is where inversion becomes specific.
The failure is usually obvious in hindsight
It is often discussed, complained about, or moralized
It persists because incumbents are invested in the old arc
Examples (Conceptual)
Money printing → Hard supply
Obvious failure: debasement and inflation
Opaque power → Transparent systems
Obvious failure: hidden control and corruption
Extractive platforms → Ownership alignment
Obvious failure: value capture by intermediaries
Critical Insight
This is why "obvious" does not mean "accepted".
The failure may be widely discussed and complained about, but incumbents remain invested in the old arc.
O2 Answers
"What failure is the old arc openly exhibiting?"