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Conduct schema audits by writing down actual operating…

Conduct schema audits by writing down actual operating rules, sourcing their origin, testing them against success and failure cases, and rating confidence against evidence.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Two-Level Metacognitive Architecture (metacognition monitors and regulates), Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalization exposes gaps), and Actual behavior reveals operative values more reliably… (behavior reveals operative values). This is a complete, actionable protocol for schema inspection. It's prescriptive, concrete, and grounded in multiple axioms about how to surface and evaluate mental models.