Summary of "If you define it, it will be hacked"

Summary: The note discusses the idea that if something is defined or if an indicator is decided upon, it will be hacked. It also mentions the concepts of perverse incentive, Campbell's Law, and Goodhart's Law. Additionally, it references a discussion related to the disappearance of languages.

In conclusion, the note advises against going against complex systems, as they are prone to being hacked. This idea is supported by examples such as the concept of perverse incentive, Campbell's Law, and Goodhart's Law, which were learned from Wikipedia's dig. It is also cautioned not to set numerical criteria for evaluating researchers, as doing so will invite hacking. Furthermore, there is a reference to a discussion that is similar to the topic of preserving languages before they disappear.