The Cybersyn Experiment: Innovation Amidst Crisis

This chapter explores the historical significance of Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile and the ambitious Cybersyn project aimed at reorganizing the economy during a turbulent period. It highlights the challenges of implementing advanced systems with limited resources and the innovative approaches employed to engage the population in economic management. The chapter also reflects on the paradox of the project's potential successes in a politically charged environment, while cautioning against the dangers of technological systems in the hands of oppressive regimes.