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When investigating errors, ask 'what conditions made this
When investigating errors, ask 'what conditions made this failure likely?' rather than 'who is responsible?' to shift analysis from person to system.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (automatic causal narratives), Automatic Fusion of Observation and Interpretation (fusing observation with interpretation), and understanding of attribution errors. This principle prescribes a specific reframing that follows from understanding how blame instinct operates. It's actionable, general, and clearly derived.