Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
For 6+ person decisions, collect independent written…
When a decision requires input from six or more people with distributed expertise, use independent written assessment before any group discussion—have each person write their recommendation anonymously, compile responses, then discuss—to prevent anchoring and social hierarchy from suppressing better information.
Use consent-based decisions for speed+buy-in — proceed…
For operational decisions requiring both speed and buy-in, use consent-based decision making: present a proposal and proceed unless someone articulates a specific reasoned objection (how it would prevent achieving goals), rather than seeking consensus (positive agreement from everyone).
Consensus is for existential decisions only — founding…
Reserve consensus decision-making exclusively for existential decisions where the group cannot survive executing an outcome some members fundamentally oppose—founding documents, core values, irreversible strategic pivots—because consensus is the slowest inclusive framework and should match its cost to decision stakes.