Rather they result from highly aggregated data. They do not result by way of sanction, which is not even threatened, and in no way do they take a form of avoidance alternative, whereby one holds back from putting into effect, if at all possible. They alter the parameters and decision-making premises for future action within the system as a result of levels of aspiration and actual states of affairs.

Niklas Luhmann, Trust and Power, loc. 809