Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Rule
When credentialed experts contradict each other, treat…
When two credentialed experts contradict each other on the same question, treat their disagreement as a map of genuine uncertainty in the evidence base rather than as a problem requiring you to pick a winner.
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Rule
Ask 'why do these experts disagree' not 'who is right'…
When experts disagree, ask 'why do they disagree' rather than 'who is right' to identify structural sources like different methodologies, populations, or outcome measures.
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