Chesterton's Fence: A Thoughtful Guide to Change

In The Deep Dive, we explore Chesterton’s Fence—the idea that before tearing down a rule or tradition, you owe its purpose an explanation. We unpack reform versus deform, the risk of unintended consequences, and real-world examples from open gates and messy code to controversial laws. We’ll weigh counterarguments from online debates, discuss why understanding the ‘why’ matters even if you still decide to change, and offer a practical mental model for thoughtful reform that respects the past while shaping the future.

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