Principlev1

When contradiction surfaces between beliefs, expand schema

When contradiction surfaces between beliefs, expand schema structure to hold both beliefs simultaneously, then migrate reasoning to the evolved schema before contracting the old incompatible framework.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (accommodation when assimilation fails), Schemas as Knowledge Organization Structures (schemas organize knowledge), and Complementary Learning Systems Architecture (complementary learning systems prevent interference). This prescribes the EXPAND-MIGRATE-CONTRACT pattern for schema evolution. Database migration provides the concrete template.

Source Lessons

L-0379

Contradiction resolution is schema evolution

Resolving contradictions often requires updating one or both of the schemas involved. The contradiction is not a flaw in reality — it is a flaw in the model. And the resolution is not choosing a side. It is evolving the schema until the contradiction dissolves into a more accurate representation of how things actually work.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomComplementary Learning Systems Architecture AxiomSchemas as Knowledge Organization Structures AxiomPiagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics

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