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Principlev1PR-592

When a foundational schema fails, trace the cascade…

When a foundational schema fails, trace the cascade to its source and restructure deliberately rather than compensating by shoring up dependent beliefs independently.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (equilibration resolves schema-experience tension), The behavior of a system arises from its structure… (behavior arises from structure), and Every system is perfectly designed to get the results… (systems are designed for their results). The principle prescribes addressing root causes in dependency chains rather than symptoms—structural intervention over local patching.