Calculation is not a deus ex maChina. It is a set of social methods or relations in its own right. Furthermore, it can only work on material representations -the products of surveillance which are also relational effects.

Calculation is, in the form of literacy, bureaucracy, print, the development of double-entry book-keeping, responsible for increased network robustness.

Calculation is a set of social methods or relations. It can only work on potentially fallible material representations.

Calculation is a set of social methods in its own right, capable of working only on material representations, the products of surveillance which are also relational effects, and are thus also precarious.

Contract is an agreement made up of big words and little type.

A Contract is a deceptive document — The large print giveth and the small print taketh away.

A Contract is worthless if not written — a verbal contract is not worth the paper it's printed on.

A Contract is a document written by lawyers for lawyers in order to make people immediately realise that they cannot do without lawyers.

A Diagnosis is arrived at by the doctor first asking the patient what's wrong, and then the patient asking the doctor.

Diagnosis is crucial — disease known is half cured

Diagnosis is important — the beginning of health is to know the disease.

Diagnosis is important — a disease known is half cured.