The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types and 2 molecules
Before entering any design conversation or architecture review, write one sentence answering 'What am I assuming is already settled here?' to surface expertise-hidden assumptions that should be re-examined.
When a newcomer to a codebase or system asks a question you cannot immediately answer about code you wrote, treat their question as a defamiliarization signal requiring investigation rather than dismissing it as lack of context.
When you feel chest tightening or jaw tension during a design review or technical discussion, write down 'I notice I want to protect [X]' before formulating your response to create separation between observation and defense.