Principles

What survived the argument.

A principle is earned by a worked-out Observation, never asserted in advance. Numbering confers canon, so only the earned ones carry one.

Held open

Some will earn their argument. Some will not survive one.

  • People follow the path of least resistance.
  • Friction is a design tool.
  • Design the system, not the hero.
  • Capability scales.
  • Identity drives behaviour.
  • Preparation raises the floor.
  • Freedom requires responsibility.
  • Recovery is part of performance.