# 152. The Problem of Complexity: or Why You Can't Just Do Things

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Podcast: [Seeking the Hidden Thing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-the-hidden-thing-podcast-6406212)
Published: 2026-02-12T17:00:00+00:00
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Ever since the phrase, "You can just do things" hit the online ecosystem, it has troubled me, in large part because it gives the promise that "fixing" everything would be easy if we just had the will. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

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