Pre-commit to specific observable conditions under which you

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (causal narratives form before conscious evaluation) and Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (beliefs persist despite contradictory evidence). The principle prescribes creating falsification criteria in advance, before motivated reasoning can activate. This is the 'if this is a caching issue, I'd expect X' pattern—setting exit conditions before your brain has a stake in the outcome.