Principlev1PR-492
Seek disconfirming evidence first when testing schemas…
Seek disconfirming evidence first when testing schemas, because cognitive default is confirmation-seeking and only disconfirming evidence can distinguish valid from invalid models.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (automatic causal narratives), Automatic Pattern Perception (automatic pattern generation with confirmation bias), and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (preferential maintenance of existing beliefs). This principle prescribes a specific search strategy to counteract known cognitive biases. It's derived (not foundational), actionable (tells you which evidence to seek), and general (applies to any schema validation).