This is a list or study of identifiable issues that systematically compromise various areas of study and practice.

Engineering

Formulas can be used, with agent not understanding the formula. Therefore, strict adhesion to formula prevents more sound or appropriate solutions from being created. Utter unaccountability can result, such as cost increase, unsound science, or lack of transparency, etc. Excellence in related symbolic analysis should not be routed with glory of human progress, but rather as a caution to proceed carefully - since the map is not the territory. Formulas are abstractions, and if not used wisely, can be dangerous. Solution is first principles thinking in combo with formulas. Derivation of formulas should be transparent.

Manufacturing

Lifetimendesign
Excess proliferation of standards. 1674 different, recognized thread types for screws. designs - calls for Degeneracy. Standards Degeneracy is called for. Excessive (un-needed) designs should not be confused with necessary designs.

Scarcity-Based Business Models. That means essentially the entire modern economy in 2024.