the human social operating system

AI-assisted observation of human behavior highlights the paradox of perception: while subjective memory is vague and selective, it functions as the central guide for action. Generalization and parsimony allow for simplified yet effective models of social behavior, with evidence pointing to an optimal informational threshold—the Information Optimum. Beyond this threshold, excess input generates confusion rather than clarity. The implications extend to organizational management, digital governance, and community design, emphasizing the need to balance informational richness with human cognitive and social limits.