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How to ThinkIn the Age of AI
Principlev1PR-850

Match the collaboration pattern to the dependency structure…

Match the collaboration pattern to the dependency structure of the task rather than defaulting to familiar patterns.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from The behavior of a system arises from its structure… (structure determines behavior), Every system is perfectly designed to get the results… (system designed for results it gets), and The mind operates as multiple semi-autonomous processes… (multiple agents). The principle: given that different dependency structures require different coordination mechanisms, analyze dependencies first, then select the matching pattern. This is prescriptive design guidance.