Hayek argues against the notion that modern society's complexity necessitates deliberate planning. He believes that this perspective stems from a profound misunderstanding of social order. Rather than imposing rigid plans, he emphasizes the importance of nurturing existing frameworks that allow for a natural, spontaneous organization of society.

Niall Ferguson, in "The Square and the Tower," echoes this sentiment by highlighting how effective societal operations arise from organic networks instead of top-down control. He suggests that enhancing the underlying rules that govern interactions is crucial for maintaining a complex social order, rather than attempting to micromanage societal functions through planned interventions.