Principlev1

Scale new behaviors down to their minimum viable execution

Scale new behaviors down to their minimum viable execution during initial deployment, then expand scope only after the activation circuit is reliable.

Why This Is a Principle

This principle derives from multiple axioms: Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory limits), Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (cognitive resources are finite), Habits as Context-Response Associations (habits form through context-response-reward), and Behavior occurs when three elements converge simultaneously: (behavior requires motivation, ability, and prompt). Fogg's 'tiny habits' approach is explicitly presented as a design principle for overcoming the cognitive load of new behaviors by starting minimal. This is actionable and prescriptive, not foundational.

Source Lessons

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The agent creation process

Creating an agent is a deliberate design act — not something that just happens.

Connections

Derived From (4)

AxiomWorking Memory Capacity Limit AxiomDirected Attention as Depletable Resource AxiomHabits as Context-Response Associations AxiomBehavior occurs when three elements converge simultaneously:

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