Principlev1
Begin with a more conservative trigger threshold than feels
Begin with a more conservative trigger threshold than feels initially appropriate, prioritizing trust through consistent relevance over maximizing activation frequency.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Every detection system faces a fundamental tradeoff between (detection involves sensitivity-specificity tradeoff), Repeated false alarms reduce the response to genuine threats (repeated false alarms reduce response through conditioning), and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (cognitive systems maintain existing beliefs). Starting conservative prevents alarm fatigue and builds system trust.