Principlev1PR-1991
Test value authenticity through sacrifice by examining what…
Test value authenticity through sacrifice by examining what you have actually given up in past decisions rather than what you hypothetically would sacrifice, because only actual sacrifice reveals operative hierarchy.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Losses loom larger than equivalent gains in human… (losses loom larger), Behaviors that produce satisfying consequences tend… (reinforced behavior repeats), and crucially Actual behavior reveals operative values more reliably… (actual behavior reveals operative values). This principle transforms stated preferences into empirical tests and applies across all value hierarchies.