Legitimacy-Fragile Archetype

Definition

One of five Anti-Learning Regime archetypes. An institution where learning threatens legitimacy claims. Admitting the need to update implies previous error, which undermines the institution's authority. Common in religious, ideological, or prestige-dependent organisations.

Example

A think tank that built its reputation on a specific policy recommendation cannot learn that the recommendation was wrong without destroying its brand. It becomes structurally incapable of update.

Source

ILA-ALR Section 4.1

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