Segal's law
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A person with two watches is never sure of the time
In context
This law belongs with Murphy's Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.
Editorial note
Conflicting instruments can reduce confidence even when either one alone would appear authoritative.
Practical example: Two dashboards report different totals, prompting the team to reconcile definitions before making a decision.
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