Principlev1
Implement automated backup systems that run independently of
Implement automated backup systems that run independently of human memory and intention, removing yourself from the critical path of data protection.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Human memory under stress and cognitive load is unreliable (memory unreliability under stress/load) and Humans escalate commitment to failing courses of action when (escalation of commitment—manual backup commitment competes with other commitments and fails). Automation eliminates human execution as failure point.