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What Is Hacksterism?

[Hacksterism] — The operator posture that seeks operational outcomes without paying the architectural cost. Runs the hack instead of the discipline. Rents the shortcut instead of building the system. Trades tomorrow’s compounding position for today’s cosmetic win. The class’s preferred customer.

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