Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
When persistent conflict uses the same words, audit…
When two people or two parts of your own thinking use the same term with persistent conflict, pause the debate and conduct a definition audit: have each party write their operational definition independently, then compare—if definitions diverge, the conflict is definitional not factual and should be resolved at the definition level.
Externalize your reading of someone's reasoning and verify…
Before assuming you understand someone's reasoning, externalize your reading of their underlying schema and verify it directly rather than debating conclusions that may stem from invisible schema divergence.
For two-way doors with persistent disagreement, invoke…
When disagreement persists on a two-way door decision after expressing positions, invoke 'disagree and commit'—explicitly state disagreement, commit to supporting the chosen path, and move forward immediately without seeking consensus.
Escalate from behavior description to pattern-naming…
When someone repeatedly violates a clearly stated boundary, escalate from describing the behavior to naming the pattern ('I've mentioned several times that...') before consequences, as pattern-naming often produces adjustment where single-instance feedback did not.
Repair boundary violations within 24 hours
When a boundary violation occurs with another person, initiate repair within 24 hours using the three-step sequence: acknowledge the violation explicitly, reassert the boundary without softening, and address the practical or emotional cost the violation created.