In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with Dan Davies about his book, 'The Unaccountability Machine,' which explores why big systems often make poor decisions and the implications of these failures. Dan, a former bank regulator and investment banker, discusses his career shift to investigating system breakdowns, complexity, and information theory. They delve into the history and principles of cybernetics, particularly Stafford Beer's viable system model, and how these can explain organizational failures and a lack of accountability. The conversation also touches on how modern economic theories and data biases impact decision-making processes and individual responsibilities in an increasingly complex world, including the role of AI and information technology. Dan underscores the need for more responsive and smaller-scaled decision-making units to mitigate the systemic issues of unaccountability.