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Test each link in a causal chain by asking whether removing…
Test each link in a causal chain by asking whether removing that link would plausibly prevent the downstream effect.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (automatic causal narratives need testing) and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (cognitive systems maintain beliefs without verification). This principle prescribes a specific counterfactual test to validate causal links, converting axioms about cognitive bias into an actionable verification method.