Systems
Structural map of the systems reasoning domain. No product or tool inventory is present. Navigation is static and reasoning-first.
Systems Reasoning Framework
The PatternAuthority reasoning framework is structured around five interconnected dimensions that provide comprehensive coverage of complex systems analysis and decision-making.
Uncertainty
Analysis of uncertainty sources, probability distributions, and confidence intervals in complex systems.
Constraints
Identification and analysis of system constraints, boundaries, and limiting factors.
Decision
Structured decision frameworks, option evaluation, and choice architecture.
Consequences
Analysis of outcomes, cost shaping, and long-term system evolution patterns.
Pattern
Pattern recognition, validation frameworks, and systemic relationship identification.
Artifact Types
Six distinct artifact types capture different aspects of systems reasoning, each with specific schemas and validation requirements.
Essays
Foundational reasoning frameworks addressing specific questions with systematic analysis.
Decisions
Documented decision records with context, constraints, options, and consequences.
Failures
Analysis of failure patterns, detection mechanisms, and long-term cost implications.
Limits
Explicit boundaries defining where frameworks apply and where they must not be used.
Rejections
Documented rejection of attractive but incorrect approaches with detailed rationale.
About
Meta-information about the authority's methodology, evidence handling, and boundaries.