The irreducible epistemic atoms underlying the curriculum. 4,828 atoms across 8 types and 2 molecules
Before declaring a value conflict irresolvable, verify that both values are truly terminal rather than instrumental—many apparent conflicts between values dissolve when you discover one is actually a means to the other.
When facing a decision between two conflicting values, name both values explicitly in writing side-by-side before choosing, then articulate the specific sacrifice being made ('I am choosing X over Y today because ___') to make the trade-off conscious rather than implicit.
When two values conflict in a decision and you cannot satisfy both, consult your pre-established lexicographic hierarchy—satisfy the higher-ranked value first, then optimize for the lower-ranked value within that constraint.
When sacred values collide in tragic trade-offs, resolve by pre-established hierarchy and explicitly accept the cost—attempting to treat all sacred values as equally weighted guarantees paralysis whenever they conflict.