Principlev1
Define routines as closed behavioral scripts with no
Define routines as closed behavioral scripts with no decision nodes—complete sequences where every physical action, location, duration, and completion criterion is specified in advance.
Why This Is a Principle
This principle derives from Hierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity (chunking allows hierarchical organization), Expertise Transforms Perceptual Chunking (expertise changes perceptual chunks), and Compiled Pattern Recognition Outpaces Rule-Following (pattern recognition is faster than rule-following). It prescribes how to structure routines for automaticity by eliminating decision points. It's actionable design guidance derived from cognitive architecture.