Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Classify errors as execution, knowledge, or judgment…
For each detected error in a system, explicitly classify whether it represents an execution failure (wrong doing), knowledge failure (missing information), or judgment failure (incorrect assessment) before designing any correction.
Recurring errors with the same root cause need structural…
When an error recurs with the same root cause across multiple independent instances, apply structural fixes (process changes, environmental redesign, automated checks) rather than effort-based resolutions (increased attention, more discipline, trying harder).
Match correction type to error type
For execution errors, deploy procedural corrections (checklists, automation, environmental forcing functions); for knowledge errors, deploy epistemic corrections (new information sources, expert consultation); for judgment errors, deploy calibrational corrections (prediction tracking, external review, pre-mortems).
Multiply direct correction time by 3x for true cost…
Track the full cost of recurring corrections by multiplying direct time by three to account for context-switching, opportunity cost, and verification overhead, revealing the true resource drain that justifies prevention investment.
After one cycle, review the corrector itself — did…
After deploying a self-correcting mechanism for one cycle period, add a meta-correction review asking whether the correction actually prevented the target error, adjusting the corrector itself if it failed.