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Preserve temporal integrity in narratives by refusing to let
Preserve temporal integrity in narratives by refusing to let later events retroactively redefine the meaning of earlier positive experiences.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Memory is reconstructive, not reproductive—humans rebuild (memory is reconstructive), Hindsight Bias and Calibration Necessity (hindsight bias), and Human lives unfold over time, requiring temporal integration (temporal integration). It prescribes HOW to resist contamination: by maintaining temporal boundaries. This is actionable guidance for narrative editing that applies broadly.