Concepts
The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types
Ask 'Given that I compromised this value, what…
Use the pre-mortem frame 'Given that I compromised [value], what were the circumstances?' rather than 'Would I ever compromise this value?' to bypass identity-defense mechanisms and reveal actual vulnerability conditions.
Pre-write responses to 3-5 predicted boundary tests…
When setting a new boundary, predict and document 3-5 specific ways people will test it (who will test, what form tests will take) and pre-write your planned responses before tests arrive, because anticipating tests converts surprise into expected system behavior you've already decided how to handle.
Pre-list conditions that would invalidate each priority…
Define event-based reassessment triggers in advance by listing specific conditions that would invalidate each priority, then treat trigger activation as mandatory pause points rather than optional considerations.
5-15 minute pre-mortem before committing to any project…
Before committing to any significant project plan, conduct a 5-15 minute pre-mortem by assuming failure has occurred and listing 3-5 specific failure causes to surface risks that forward-looking analysis systematically misses.