Principlev1PR-1079
When multiple changes are made simultaneously…
When multiple changes are made simultaneously, systematically remove each component individually to determine its contribution, rather than assuming all components contribute equally or that the most salient component is most important.
Why This Is a Principle
Ablation methodology derived from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (automatic causal narratives), Attention as Gate to Conscious Perception (selective attention), and Goals as Perceptual Filters (goal-relative relevance). Prescribes subtraction approach to counter attribution biases.