Definitionv1
Framework: the set of unquestioned assumptions,
Framework: the set of unquestioned assumptions, architectural principles, and operational constraints that define the boundaries within which a personal agent operates, determining what actions feel available and what features appear relevant to the agent's performance.
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the meaning of 'framework' in this curriculum context by identifying its genus (set of operational boundaries) and differentia (unquestioned assumptions, architectural principles, constraints). It distinguishes frameworks from mere processes or methods by emphasizing their role in shaping what feels available and relevant, which is central to understanding why optimization can become trapped at local optima.