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Hierarchical ranking of core values creates a decision

Hierarchical ranking of core values creates a decision protocol for pressure situations where values conflict, enabling rapid choice when cognitive capacity for nuanced trade-offs is unavailable.

Why This Is a Principle

Combines working memory limits (Working Memory Capacity Limit), depleted executive function (Directed Attention as Depletable Resource), and value incommensurability (Human values are incommensurable—they cannot be measured on). Schwartz's circular structure shows values naturally conflict. The principle prescribes creating a simplified hierarchy specifically for high-load conditions.

Source Lessons

L-0732

Anchoring to values under pressure

When pressure mounts return to your core values as a decision-making anchor.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomWorking Memory Capacity Limit AxiomDirected Attention as Depletable Resource AxiomHuman values are incommensurable—they cannot be measured on

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