Deferential Realism: Applied Guide

A Practical Manual for Constraint Classification and Energy Conservation Introduction: From Concept to Practice You've read the core concept. You understand that constraints come in four types: Mountains (natural), Ropes (coordination), Nooses (extractive), and Zombie Ropes (institutional inertia). You know the single heuristic: "Does this require enforcement?" Now comes the hard part: using this framework … Continue reading Deferential Realism: Applied Guide

Deferential Realism: Core Principles

Version 3.3 - FinalDate: January 2026Purpose: Gateway introduction to the Deferential Realism frameworkRead this first. If the core framework makes sense, the domain extensions follow naturally. Why This Framework Exists Most people waste finite energy in two ways: Fighting Mountains – struggling against genuinely unchangeable constraints (physics, logic, biological limits) Surrendering to Snares – accepting … Continue reading Deferential Realism: Core Principles