Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Rule
When 3+ patterns share formation dynamics, change…
Allocate pattern-change effort to second-order interventions (changing how patterns form) over first-order fixes (changing individual patterns) when three or more first-order patterns share formation or dissolution characteristics.
1 lessonmetacognitionsystems-thinkingbehavior-change
Rule
Fix problems at the deepest causal link you can reach…
Intervene in causal chains at the deepest link where you have both ability and authority to act, as fixes at deep links prevent the entire chain from firing while surface fixes only address symptoms.
1 lessonsystems-thinkingproblem-solvingleverage-points
Rule
Reverse a vicious cycle by flipping one node's signal…
Convert vicious cycles into virtuous ones by intervening at a single node to reverse signal direction rather than attempting to dismantle the entire loop structure, because loop topology is often more stable than loop content.
1 lessonsystems-thinkingvicious-cyclesbehavior-change