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Risk schema
a constellation of assumptions about what can go wrong, how bad 'wrong' gets, whether recovery is possible, and whether potential gain justifies exposure, which filters every opportunity through a lens of potential loss
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'risk schema' by specifying its genus (constellation of assumptions) and differentia (filtering opportunities through potential loss lens). It distinguishes it from simple risk assessment and describes its functional role in decision-making, making it a clear definition rather than a principle or claim.