Principlev1
Take clear I-positions rather than we-positions or appeals
Take clear I-positions rather than we-positions or appeals to external authority to make your thinking visible and updatable.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalization exposes gaps) and Knowledge that exists only in tacit form degrades without (tacit knowledge degrades). Prescribes linguistic practice of explicit position-taking. Making thinking visible enables both correction by others and self-monitoring of whether you're thinking independently or hiding behind consensus.