Principlev1PR-970
Before adding a new agent to an existing system, count…
Before adding a new agent to an existing system, count the interaction channels it will create — if n(n-1)/2 exceeds your coordination capacity, either remove an existing agent first or do not add the new one.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory limits), Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (cognitive resources are finite), and The number of unique communication channels in a team of n… (communication channels grow as n(n-1)/2). It prescribes a specific decision rule that follows from the combinatorial explosion of interactions colliding with fixed cognitive capacity. It's actionable and applies broadly to any agent addition decision.