Principlev1

When multiple changes are made simultaneously,

When multiple changes are made simultaneously, systematically remove each component individually to determine its contribution, rather than assuming all components contribute equally or that the most salient component is most important.

Why This Is a Principle

Ablation methodology derived from Automatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation (automatic causal narratives), Attention as Gate to Conscious Perception (selective attention), and Goals as Perceptual Filters (goal-relative relevance). Prescribes subtraction approach to counter attribution biases.

Source Lessons

L-0567

Isolate variables when optimizing

Change one thing at a time so you can attribute improvements to specific changes.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomAutomatic Narrative Generation Precedes Conscious Evaluation AxiomAttention as Gate to Conscious Perception AxiomGoals as Perceptual Filters

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