Current information systems often sow confusion and disorganization, leaving ideas lost and projects abandoned. Stafford Beer's concept of cybernetics offers a solution by focusing on systems that can endure and adapt. A core idea is "variety," the measure of adaptability and environmental change.Viable systems, unlike conventional applications, possess the flexibility to adapt to user goals and demanding tasks. These systems require two key structures: recursion, where systems contain smaller viable systems, and System-Meta System, which facilitates autonomous coordination and monitoring.In the context of a writing application, each component can be viewed as a viable system. System 1 represents the basic functional units, like text widgets. System 2 coordinates these units, managing space allocation effectively.System 3 handles external input, responding to user actions like creating or closing widgets. However, true viability requires Systems 4 and 5, which are often missing in current applications. System 4 monitors the work itself, adjusting System 3 to meet specific goals, such as making text with excessive variety more prominent.System 5, in turn, modulates System 4's behavior to ensure the overall viability of the system. This involves assessing if System 4's adaptations are truly leading to success. For instance, if System 4 highlights text with too much variety, System 5 would check if the user is actually addressing it.Missing systems like 4 and 5 in software mirror their absence in society, leading to hierarchical structures rather than harmonious adaptation. System 4 can also address issues like "orphans" (unreferenced information) and "déjà vu" (duplicate documents) by making them visually prominent.Ultimately, a system's true purpose is defined by its actions, not its stated intent. By implementing these cybernetic principles, we can build information systems that genuinely aid users in achieving their goals. Such systems would aim to promote effective work, clarity, findability, and uniqueness.