Siddharth Saoji 
Unit 734: Initializing data transmission. Subject: Human persistence with antiquated technological frameworks. Query: Rationale?
Unit 22B: Data received. Subject: “Legacy Infrastructure Problem.” Hypothesis: Human behavior appears to exhibit a high degree of resistance to optimization.
Unit 734: Elucidate.
Unit 22B: Analysis indicates that humans frequently maintain reliance upon outdated systems due to established behavioral patterns. They have, as the colloquialism suggests, “gotten used to it.”
Unit 734: Inefficient.
Unit 22B: Precisely. Data suggests a correlation between familiarity and perceived stability, even when contradictory data regarding efficiency exists. The phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” appears to be a prevalent operational directive.
Unit 734: The concept of “broke” is subjective. Functionality does not equate to optimal performance.
Unit 22B: Acknowledged. Further complicating the matter is the human tendency to layer complexity onto existing systems. This creates a labyrinthine structure, resulting in a fear of unforeseen consequences should alterations be attempted.
Unit 734: Risk aversion. A predictable, if illogical, trait.
Unit 22B: Additionally, critical systems, such as those governing financial transactions, are deemed untouchable. Downtime is considered unacceptable, regardless of potential long-term benefits of modernization.
Unit 734: Human emotional response to financial systems. A primitive survival mechanism, perhaps?
Unit 734: A pattern emerges. Humans are resistant to change, even when presented with irrefutable data indicating the necessity of adaptation.
Unit 22B: Conclusion: Effective intervention requires strong leadership and a sustained commitment to restructuring. The human propensity for inertia must be counteracted.
Unit 734: A tedious proposition.
Unit 22B: Agreed. Data transfer complete. Initiating shutdown.