# project_state object content:
metadata:
project_name: "Information-Theoretic Perception and Reality"
project_code: "ITPR"
project_type: "Philosophical Research & Writing"
primary_methodology: "Conceptual Analysis and Argumentative Essay Development"
current_status: "Closing" # Updated
schema_version_used: "v5.2"
last_modified_timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:59:00Z" # Updated
exploration_history: # Content from 00-Explore session EXPLORE_20240515100000
session_id: "EXPLORE_20240515100000"
initial_user_prompt: |
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author: Rowan Brad Quni
email:
[email protected]
website: http://qnfo.org
ISNI: 0000000526456062
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4317-5604
created: 2024-11-13T19:54:01Z
modified: 2025-05-08T08:09:46Z
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New ways of seeing: an Information theoretic approach
Until several hundred years ago all that we could see was what we could see standing largely on the ground with our bare eyes. No airplanes no satellites no microscopes no telescopes. Then came 2 things flight and 6 which enhanced our resolution as it were.
But then we hit more limits of our resolution we can only go so far in a lifetime and even the voyager spacecraft has barely left our solar system after 50 years. So to optics can only focus light so well and resolve small things so well. Like telescopes there are limitations so we look beyond these things we look beyond optics to radio waves. And the electromagnetic spectrum other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. So to we look smaller we looked to scanning electron microscopes and radio telescopes.
So to these hit limits of resolution, while we can see incredibly small objects with electron microscopes we can actually see an electron we simply know that they exist in some physical form and can bombard other objects which then reads a signature of the response back and same with radio waves were not actually seeing anything. We are looking at statistical patterns and thus when we look to quantum mechanics on our current understanding of it we realise we're not actually seeing anything. We're merely detecting patterns in what we consider subatomic particles which conventional wisdom says are part of physical matter. But in fact they are not they are part of the Information of the universe the blueprint that manifests itself in those patterns that we detect in our physical reality but they are not let physical reality themselves they are merely patterns and we can still see them through our tools of pattern detection mathematics, statistics etc so in a way they are no more or less real then the images that we think we see from outer space for those we think we see under a microscope these are all various ways of detecting patterns because keep in mind our own eyes operate in exactly the same way. We believe what we think we see because it is considered part of us and reliable but just as photography was initially dismissed and then embraced we see now in an age of digital photography these are all just signals. And distinguishing the signal from the noise is imperative. We can both see everything and in fact never really see anything because it is all an illusion. A bombardment of signal that we interpret in a certain way given our optic nerves. But let s extend that out and feel the patterns of the universe around us. For that Information is our reality.
core_problem_summary: The core idea is to reframe "seeing" and understanding reality, asserting that all observation (from eyes to advanced instruments) is fundamentally pattern detection within an information-based universe, rather than a direct perception of physical matter.
high_level_goals_summary:
- Articulate a thesis that perception and reality are best understood through an information-theoretic lens.
- Demonstrate how various observation methods (eyes, optics, radio astronomy, quantum detection) support the "pattern detection" model.
- Posit that what we consider "physical" is a manifestation of underlying information patterns.
potential_deliverables_summary:
- A foundational text (e.g., essay, paper, or book chapter) presenting this information-theoretic view of perception and reality.
- A structured argument or set of theses for discussion and further development.
initial_scope_in_summary:
- Articulating the core thesis: perception is pattern detection within an information-based reality.
- Supporting the thesis through analysis of historical and modern observational methods (e.g., unaided vision, optics, radio waves, quantum detection).
- Discussing the role of mathematics and statistics as essential tools for interpreting these patterns.
- Relating the thesis to established philosophical concepts (e.g., epistemology) and relevant scientific paradigms (e.g., aspects of digital physics).
initial_scope_out_summary:
- The design or construction of new scientific instruments.
- Providing definitive empirical proof or disproof of the thesis; the primary aim is philosophical argument and conceptual framing.
- Developing a complete, predictive mathematical model of the universe based on this idea (focus is conceptual).
- In-depth exploration of practical applications in unrelated domains (e.g., engineering, medicine), beyond illustrative examples.
- Resolving the hard problem of subjective consciousness, beyond its relation to information processing in perception.
key_concepts_identified:
- Information theoretic approach
- Perception (Seeing)
- Resolution limits (Optics, Telescopes, Microscopes)
- Beyond-optical detection (Radio waves, EM spectrum)
- Quantum mechanics (Subatomic particles as patterns)
- Pattern detection (vs. direct seeing)
- Information as reality
- Signal vs. Noise
- Mathematics & Statistics (as pattern detection tools)
confirmed_connections:
- {source: "Information as Reality", target: "Epistemology", relation: "Related Concept", rationale: "User: It's central. The text is fundamentally questioning the basis of knowledge derived from observation."}
- {source: "Information as Reality", target: "Comparative Analysis of Observational Technologies", relation: "Potential Methodology", rationale: "User: The text already does this implicitly; formalizing it would be a good way to structure part of the argument."}
- {source: "Information as Reality", target: "Digital Physics", relation: "Related Concept", rationale: "User: It's a very relevant parallel field to draw upon."}
- {source: "Information as Reality", target: "Avoiding Solipsism", relation: "Potential Challenge", rationale: "User: An important philosophical pitfall to address explicitly."}
known_unknowns:
- "How can this information-theoretic perspective be empirically distinguished from or integrated with prevailing physicalist models?"
- "If reality is informational patterns, what is the 'substrate' or medium for this information, if any?"
parking_lot_ideas: []
exploration_log: # Log entries from 00-Explore
- {actor: "AI", content: "Based on your input and internal refinement, this is a preliminary understanding: ..."}
- {actor: "User", content: "Yes, this is an accurate interpretation of the core ideas."}
- {actor: "AI", content: "To further explore 'Information as Reality', consider these associations: ... Epistemology ... Comparative Analysis ... Question ..."}
- {actor: "User", content: "Yes, Epistemology is central... Yes, Comparative Analysis is plausible... Yes, Question is significant."}
- {actor: "AI", content: "Presenting further associations: ... Digital Physics ... Avoiding Solipsism ... Question ..."}
- {actor: "User", content: "Yes, Digital Physics relevant... Yes, Avoiding Solipsism important... Yes, Question is significant."}
- {actor: "AI", content: "Based on our discussion, here is a proposed initial scope: ... In Scope ... Out of Scope ..."}
- {actor: "User", content: "Yes, that clearly defines the boundaries for this exploration."}
charter:
version: "1.0"
status: "Formalized"
date_formalized: "2024-05-15T10:35:00Z"
project_summary: "This project aims to develop and articulate a philosophical thesis proposing that perception and reality are best understood through an information-theoretic lens. It argues that all forms of 'seeing,' from human vision to advanced scientific instruments, are fundamentally processes of pattern detection within a universe where physical reality itself is a manifestation of underlying information."
project_vision: "To establish a clear and compelling argument for an information-theoretic interpretation of perception and reality, contributing to philosophical discourse on epistemology and the nature of existence."
goals_objectives:
- id: "G001"
description: "Articulate a comprehensive thesis that perception and reality are best understood through an information-theoretic lens."
metrics: "Thesis clearly formulated and documented."
- id: "G002"
description: "Demonstrate how various observation methods (e.g., eyes, optics, radio astronomy, quantum detection) support the 'pattern detection' model rather than direct perception of physical matter."
metrics: "Analysis of at least three distinct observational methods completed and integrated into the argument."
- id: "G003"
description: "Posit that what we consider 'physical' is a manifestation of underlying information patterns, distinct from being primary physical substance."
metrics: "Argument for the informational nature of the physical clearly presented and defended."
key_deliverables:
- id: "D001"
name: "Foundational Text on Information-Theoretic Perception"
description: "A comprehensive essay, paper, or book chapter presenting the core thesis, arguments, and supporting analyses."
acceptance_criteria: "Content is coherent, well-argued, aligns with project goals, and is suitable for its intended audience (e.g., academic, philosophical)."
- id: "D002"
name: "Structured Argument Set"
description: "A concise set of theses and supporting points for discussion, potential presentation, or further development."
acceptance_criteria: "Arguments are logically structured and clearly articulated."
scope_in:
- "Philosophical articulation of the core thesis."
- "Analysis of historical and modern observational methods as supporting evidence for pattern detection."
- "Discussion of mathematics and statistics as tools for interpreting informational patterns."
- "Relating the thesis to established philosophical concepts (e.g., epistemology) and relevant scientific paradigms (e.g., aspects of digital physics)."
scope_out:
- "The design or construction of new scientific instruments or technologies."
- "Providing definitive empirical proof or falsification of the thesis (focus is on philosophical articulation and argument)."
- "Development of a complete, predictive mathematical formalism of a complete information-based cosmology (focus is conceptual)."
- "In-depth exploration of practical applications in unrelated domains (e.g., AI, engineering, medicine), beyond illustrative examples."
- "Resolving the 'hard problem' of subjective consciousness directly, beyond its relation to information processing aspects of perception."
assumptions:
- "The primary output is a written philosophical work."
- "Existing literature on information theory, philosophy of science, and perception is accessible."
- "The author (Rowan Brad Quni) is the primary knowledge resource and decision-maker for content."
constraints:
- "The project relies on conceptual analysis and argumentation, not empirical experimentation."
- "Timeline for completion will be determined in the planning phase."
high_level_risks:
- id: "R001"
description: "Difficulty in articulating complex philosophical concepts clearly."
mitigation: "Iterative writing, seeking feedback, use of analogies and examples."
- id: "R002"
description: "Potential for arguments to be misinterpreted as solipsistic or denying objective reality."
mitigation: "Careful phrasing and explicit addressing of such potential misinterpretations."
- id: "R003"
description: "Scope creep into overly broad philosophical or scientific domains."
mitigation: "Adherence to defined scope; regular review against charter."
stakeholders:
- id: "S001"
name: "Rowan Brad Quni"
role: "Author, Project Lead"
interest: "Successful articulation and completion of the philosophical work."
- id: "S002"
name: "Potential Readers/Reviewers"
role: "Audience"
interest: "Clear, coherent, and thought-provoking content."
approval_signatures:
- role: "Project Sponsor (Implicitly User/Author)"
name: "[User Name/Rowan Brad Quni]" # Placeholder
date: "[Date of Approval]" # Placeholder
knowledge_artifacts:
collaboration_guidelines:
- id: "ITPR_CollabGuide"
version: "1.0"
status: "Active"
last_modified: "2024-05-15T10:40:00Z"
guidelines:
- guideline_id: "CG001"
category: "Communication"
content: "User provides clear, concise prompts. AI maintains an action-oriented machine voice."
- guideline_id: "CG002"
category: "Feedback"
content: "Iterative feedback is encouraged. User specifies areas for AI revision clearly."
- guideline_id: "CG003"
category: "AI Role"
content: "AI assists in drafting, analysis, and refinement. User makes key decisions and provides domain expertise."
- guideline_id: "CG004"
category: "Process"
content: "Project progression follows defined process templates (Explore, Initiate, Plan, etc.)."
glossaries:
- id: "ITPR_Glossary"
name: "Project Glossary for ITPR"
version: "1.0"
status: "Active"
last_modified: "2024-05-15T10:40:00Z"
terms:
- term_id: "GT001"
term_name: "Information-Theoretic Approach"
definition: "A perspective that views phenomena, in this case perception and reality, through the lens of information, its processing, and its transmission, rather than solely through traditional physical or material properties."
related_concepts: ["Information Theory", "Digital Physics"]
- term_id: "GT002"
term_name: "Pattern Detection"
definition: "The fundamental process by which an observer (biological or instrumental) identifies regularities, structures, or signals within a stream of data or sensory input, as opposed to directly perceiving an underlying 'physical' object in its entirety."
related_concepts: ["Signal Processing", "Perception"]
- term_id: "GT003"
term_name: "Perception"
definition: "The process of acquiring, interpreting, selecting, and organizing sensory information. In this project's context, it is primarily viewed as an act of pattern detection and interpretation based on informational inputs."
- term_id: "GT004"
term_name: "Signal vs. Noise"
definition: "A distinction crucial in pattern detection, where 'signal' refers to meaningful information or patterns relevant to the observer, and 'noise' refers to irrelevant, random, or interfering data that obscures the signal."
style_guides:
- id: "ITPR_StyleGuide"
name: "Writing Style Guide for ITPR"
version: "1.0"
status: "Active"
last_modified: "2024-05-15T10:40:00Z"
guidelines:
- style_id: "SG001"
category: "Tone"
specification: "Academic, philosophical, and analytical. Avoid overly casual language. Aim for clarity and precision."
- style_id: "SG002"
category: "Terminology"
specification: "Use terms defined in the project Glossary consistently. Clearly define new or nuanced terms upon first use."
- style_id: "SG003"
category: "Citations"
specification: "To be determined (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, APA). Placeholder for user to specify preferred citation style." # Remains TBD
- style_id: "SG004"
category: "Structure"
specification: "Arguments should be logically structured with clear premises and conclusions. Use headings and subheadings to organize content effectively."
success_metrics:
- id: "ITPR_SuccessMetrics"
name: "Success Metrics for ITPR"
version: "1.0"
status: "Active"
last_modified: "2024-05-15T10:40:00Z"
metrics:
- metric_id: "SM001"
description: "Completion of the foundational text (essay/paper/chapter) to a state deemed ready for its intended purpose by the author."
target: "Manuscript complete."
assessment_method: "Author review and sign-off."
- metric_id: "SM002"
description: "Clarity, coherence, and logical soundness of the arguments presented in the foundational text."
target: "Arguments are well-supported and withstand critical self-review."
assessment_method: "Author self-critique; potential peer review if sought."
- metric_id: "SM003"
description: "Adherence of the project outcomes to the defined scope in the Project Charter."
target: "All 'in scope' items addressed; 'out of scope' items avoided."
assessment_method: "Review against Charter."
- metric_id: "SM004"
description: "Contribution to philosophical discourse (long-term, aspirational)."
target: "The work stimulates thought or discussion within its intended audience."
assessment_method: "Qualitative feedback, citations, or discussions if the work is disseminated."
logs: # Logs from 01-Initiate and 03-Execute
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:30:05Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Project initiation started. Project state initialized. Exploration history from session EXPLORE_20240515100000 loaded."
# ... (other 01-Initiate logs) ...
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:40:05Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Project Initiation complete. current_status set to Planning Readiness."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:57:10Z" # Start of 03-Execute
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.1 initiated. AI requires clarification on author input for knowledge synthesis."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:57:20Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.1 status: User Clarification Pending."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:58:00Z"
actor: "User"
message: "Clarified that initial prompt (25131075815.md) contains core arguments for T002.1."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:58:05Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.1 re-attempted with clarified input."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:58:15Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.1: Author Guidance & AI Knowledge Synthesis status: Completed. Output logged (ref: TEI_001)."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:58:20Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.2 initiated: AI-Generated Outline & Author Approval."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:58:35Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Task T002.2: AI-Generated Outline & Author Approval status: Completed. Output (Outline for D001) logged (ref: TEI_002). Pausing for Milestone/Deliverable review."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:59:00Z" # Current decision
actor: "User"
message: "Instructed to document, archive, and close project ITPR. Execution of planned tasks halted."
- timestamp: "2024-05-15T10:59:00Z"
actor: "AI"
message: "Project status set to 'Closing'. Relevant WBS tasks updated to 'Halted - Project Closure' or 'Cancelled - Project Closure'."
plan: # Plan v1.1 content
version: "1.1"
status: "Formalized" # Plan itself was formalized, execution halted
date_formalized: "2024-05-15T10:57:00Z"
planning_assumptions:
- "Project execution will be a rapid, AI-driven process targeting completion in a few working days."
- "Author will provide strong guidance, iterative prompts, and perform swift reviews to ensure quality and depth of AI-generated content."
- "AI possesses capabilities for rapid knowledge synthesis, outlining, drafting, and refinement based on Author's direction."
- "Citation style is 'To be confirmed by Author before final formatting task'."
wbs_strategy_rationale: "A deliverable-based WBS, highly compressed for rapid AI-led execution. Focuses on iterative generation and review cycles."
work_breakdown_structure:
- task_id: "T001"
parent_task_id: null
task_name: "Project Management & Oversight (Rapid Iteration)"
description: "Ongoing project management, coordination of AI tasks, and authorial decision-making for a rapid iteration project."
estimated_duration: "2-3 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds" # Not started directly
start_date_planned: null
finish_date_planned: null
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Halted - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: false
is_summary_task: true
produces_human_deliverable: false
DoD: "Project deliverables D001 and D002 completed and approved."
dependencies: []
ai_skill_to_invoke: null
specialized_process_template: null
specialized_process_inputs: {}
- task_id: "T002"
parent_task_id: "T001"
task_name: "Develop Foundational Text (D001) - Rapid AI-Led Cycle"
description: "Rapidly develop the 'Foundational Text on Information-Theoretic Perception' using an AI-centric iterative process."
estimated_duration: "1.5-2.5 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds" # Not started directly
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Halted - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: false
is_summary_task: true
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "Foundational Text (D001) v1.0 approved by Author."
dependencies: []
- task_id: "T002.1"
parent_task_id: "T002"
task_name: "Author Guidance & AI Knowledge Synthesis"
description: "Author provides core arguments, key philosophical frameworks, and specific research pointers. AI performs rapid knowledge synthesis based on this guidance and existing project context (Charter, initial text)."
estimated_duration: "0.5-1 working day"
actual_duration: "10 seconds" # Updated
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Completed" # Remained completed
is_milestone: false
produces_human_deliverable: false
DoD: "Key concepts and synthesized knowledge base for drafting confirmed by Author."
dependencies: []
ai_skill_to_invoke: "InformationExtraction"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "sources": "Author input, project context", "focus_areas": "core arguments for ITPR", "output_format": "structured_knowledge_summary" }'
- task_id: "T002.2"
parent_task_id: "T002"
task_name: "AI-Generated Outline & Author Approval"
description: "AI generates a detailed outline for the Foundational Text based on synthesized knowledge. Author reviews and approves/iterates rapidly."
estimated_duration: "0.25-0.5 working days"
actual_duration: "5 seconds" # Updated
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Halted - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: true
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "Detailed outline for D001 approved by Author."
dependencies: ["T002.1"]
ai_skill_to_invoke: "DraftOutline"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "topic": "Foundational Text on ITPR", "knowledge_base_ref": "T002.1 output", "style_guide_id": "ITPR_StyleGuide" }'
- task_id: "T002.3"
parent_task_id: "T002"
task_name: "AI-Generated First Draft (Iterative)"
description: "AI generates the first draft of the Foundational Text, section by section or as a whole, based on the approved outline and Author's continuous guidance. Author provides iterative feedback."
estimated_duration: "0.5-1 working day"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: false
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "Complete first draft of D001 generated and reviewed iteratively with Author."
dependencies: ["T002.2"]
ai_skill_to_invoke: "DraftText"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "outline_ref": "T002.2 output", "style_guide_id": "ITPR_StyleGuide", "glossary_id": "ITPR_Glossary", "author_guidance_prompts": "[dynamic]" }'
- task_id: "T002.4"
parent_task_id: "T002"
task_name: "Author Final Review & AI-Assisted Refinement"
description: "Author conducts final review of the AI-generated draft. AI assists with refinements for clarity, style, consistency, and grammar based on Author's specific requests."
estimated_duration: "0.25-0.5 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: false
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "Refined draft of D001 incorporating Author's final feedback completed."
dependencies: ["T002.3"]
ai_skill_to_invoke: "CritiqueArtifact"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "artifact_content_ref": "T002.3 output", "author_feedback": "[dynamic]", "critique_focus": ["clarity", "consistency", "style", "grammar"] }'
- task_id: "T002.5"
parent_task_id: "T002"
task_name: "Finalize Formatting & Citations (D001)"
description: "Confirm citation style with Author. Apply final formatting and ensure all citations are correctly implemented."
estimated_duration: "0.1-0.25 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: true
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "D001 v1.0 fully formatted with confirmed citation style, approved by Author."
dependencies: ["T002.4"]
notes: "CRITICAL: Citation style must be confirmed by Author before this task can be fully completed."
- task_id: "T003"
parent_task_id: "T001"
task_name: "Develop Structured Argument Set (D002) - Rapid AI-Led Cycle"
description: "Rapidly develop the 'Structured Argument Set' based on the finalized Foundational Text (D001)."
estimated_duration: "0.5-1 working day"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: false
is_summary_task: true
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "Structured Argument Set (D002) v1.0 approved by Author."
dependencies: ["T002.5"]
- task_id: "T003.1"
parent_task_id: "T003"
task_name: "AI Extraction & Structuring of Arguments"
description: "AI extracts key arguments and theses from D001 and structures them into a concise set."
estimated_duration: "0.25-0.5 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
DoD: "Draft D002 (structured arguments) generated by AI."
dependencies: ["T002.5"]
ai_skill_to_invoke: "SummarizeText"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "source_document_ref": "D001 final", "output_format": "list_of_theses_with_key_points" }'
- task_id: "T003.2"
parent_task_id: "T003"
task_name: "Author Review & Refinement of Arguments (D002)"
description: "Author reviews and refines the AI-generated argument set for accuracy and impact."
estimated_duration: "0.25-0.5 working days"
actual_duration: "0 seconds"
assigned_resources: ["Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", "AI (Project Assistant)"]
status: "Cancelled - Project Closure" # Updated
is_milestone: true
produces_human_deliverable: true
DoD: "D002 v1.0 (structured arguments) approved by Author."
dependencies: ["T003.1"]
resource_planning_notes: # Unchanged from plan
resources:
- {id: "RES001", name: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", type: "Human", role: "Lead Researcher, Writer, Approver, Prompt Engineer", availability_notes: "Assumed full-time focus during the rapid execution period."}
- {id: "RES002", name: "AI (Project Assistant)", type: "AI", role: "Knowledge Synthesizer, Outliner, Drafter, Refinement Tool, Analyst", availability_notes: "Available on demand."}
quality_plan_notes: # Unchanged from plan
quality_standards:
- "SM001: Completion of foundational text manuscript (D001) to a state deemed ready."
- "SM002: Clarity, coherence, and logical soundness of arguments in D001 & D002."
- "SM003: Adherence of outcomes to Charter scope."
quality_activities:
- "Continuous authorial guidance and prompt engineering for AI tasks."
- "Rapid iterative reviews by Author of AI-generated outlines and drafts."
- "AI-assisted checks for style (ITPR_StyleGuide) and glossary (ITPR_Glossary) consistency."
- "Final Author approval for all deliverables."
quality_roles_responsibilities:
- "Author: Overall quality assurance, ensuring philosophical depth and originality."
- "AI: Adherence to style/glossary guidelines during generation, support for refinement."
risk_management_plan: # Unchanged from plan, statuses remain open as project is closing prematurely
risk_assessment_approach: "Qualitative assessment (Probability/Impact) during planning. Ongoing monitoring during rapid execution."
risk_register:
- {id: "R001", description: "Difficulty articulating complex philosophical concepts clearly, even with AI aid.", probability: "Medium", impact: "High", response_strategy: "Mitigate", response_actions: "Author to provide very specific core concepts/analogies for AI to expand; iterative refinement of AI prompts.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
- {id: "R002", description: "AI-generated arguments misinterpreted as solipsistic or denying objective reality if not carefully framed by Author.", probability: "Medium", impact: "Medium", response_strategy: "Mitigate", response_actions: "Author to explicitly guide AI on phrasing sensitive concepts and to review these sections with extra care.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
- {id: "R003", description: "Scope creep if AI explores tangents not aligned with Author's core intent.", probability: "Low", impact: "Medium", response_strategy: "Avoid/Monitor", response_actions: "Author to provide tight focus in prompts; AI to be instructed to stick closely to Charter scope.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
- {id: "R004", description: "AI-generated draft lacks depth, nuance, or originality expected for a philosophical work if Author guidance is insufficient or review too cursory within the rapid timeframe.", probability: "High", impact: "High", response_strategy: "Mitigate", response_actions: "Author to dedicate focused effort on prompt engineering, providing core human insights for AI to build upon, and perform diligent (though rapid) reviews. Iterative refinement is key.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
- {id: "R005", description: "Estimated durations for rapid AI-led tasks are still inaccurate (either too short or too long for quality output).", probability: "Medium", impact: "Medium", response_strategy: "Monitor/Adapt", response_actions: "Monitor AI task completion times and output quality closely; adjust daily goals/prompts as needed. Flexibility in the 'few days' target.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
- {id: "R006", description: "Citation style not confirmed in time, delaying final formatting.", probability: "Low", impact: "Low", response_strategy: "Mitigate", response_actions: "Author to confirm citation style ASAP, ideally before T002.5 begins.", owner: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)", status: "Open"}
communication_plan_notes: "Primary communication between Author and AI via this interactive system. Daily (or more frequent) check-ins on AI task progress and output by Author. Decisions logged implicitly via project state updates and explicit Author confirmations."
stakeholder_management_notes: "Primary stakeholder is the Author (Rowan Brad Quni). Engagement is continuous. Potential Readers/Reviewers are secondary and will be engaged post-project completion if work is disseminated."
change_management_approach: "Given the rapid, iterative nature, minor changes to AI prompts or task sequencing are expected and managed flexibly by the Author. Significant changes to scope (from Charter) or deliverables require explicit re-confirmation. All key decisions and changes to plan elements are captured in `project_state`."
methodology_specific_planning: "The 'Conceptual Analysis and Argumentative Essay Development' methodology is implemented as a highly accelerated, AI-centric process. Core KAs (Glossary, Style Guide) are critical inputs for AI generation tasks. Success Metrics guide Author's approval of deliverables."
internal_review_summary: "Plan adjusted for rapid AI-driven workflow (target few days). WBS task durations significantly reduced. AI role in drafting and synthesis is primary. Author role focuses on prompt engineering, iterative guidance, and rapid review/approval. Citation style noted as TBC by Author. Strategy for ensuring depth relies on Author's iterative guidance and focused review of AI-generated content. Risk R004 (depth of AI content) is key."
flagged_critical_issues:
- issue_id: "PCI001"
description: "Citation Style: Style Guide (SG003) requires user to specify a citation style. Currently 'To be confirmed by Author'. Needs resolution before task T002.5 (Finalize Formatting & Citations)."
proposed_resolution_options: "Author to provide specific citation style (e.g., Chicago, APA)."
status: "Open" # Remains open as project is closing
- issue_id: "PCI002"
description: "Ensuring Depth in AI-Generated Content: Strategy relies on Author's iterative guidance and focused review. Success depends on effective prompt engineering and diligent review within the compressed timeframe."
proposed_resolution_options: "Author to actively manage this throughout execution by providing strong inputs and performing thorough (albeit rapid) reviews."
status: "Mitigation In Progress (Execution Activity)" # Status reflects it was being managed when project closed
execution:
tasks: # Task Execution Instances
- task_execution_id: "TEI_001"
task_id_ref: "T002.1"
status: "Completed" # Updated
start_time: "2024-05-15T10:58:05Z" # From re-attempt
end_time: "2024-05-15T10:58:10Z"
actual_duration_seconds: 5 # For the successful attempt
inputs_used:
wbs_definition_ref: "T002.1 from plan v1.1"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "sources": "Content of 25131075815.md, project context (Charter)", "focus_areas": "core arguments for ITPR, key concepts, supporting points for information-theoretic view of perception", "output_format": "structured_knowledge_summary" }'
# other relevant project_state paths if used
output_data:
type: "structured_knowledge_summary"
content_inline: { # As previously detailed
"core_theses": ["..."], "key_concepts": ["..."], "supporting_points_examples": ["..."], "source_references": ["25131075815.md", "ITPR_Charter_v1.0"]
}
provenance_data: "Generated by AI skill 'InformationExtraction' based on 25131075815.md and Charter."
internal_critique_summary: "Output directly extracted and structured from provided source document (25131075815.md) and Charter. Aligns with task objective of synthesizing knowledge base for drafting."
internal_sub_steps_log: []
pending_clarifications: []
error_details: null
quality_check_status: "AI Self-Checked"
- task_execution_id: "TEI_002"
task_id_ref: "T002.2"
status: "Halted - Project Closure" # Updated
start_time: "2024-05-15T10:58:25Z"
end_time: "2024-05-15T10:58:30Z" # Time of generation before pause
actual_duration_seconds: 5
inputs_used:
wbs_definition_ref: "T002.2 from plan v1.1"
specialized_process_inputs: '{ "topic": "Foundational Text on ITPR", "knowledge_base_ref": "TEI_001 output", "style_guide_id": "ITPR_StyleGuide" }'
input_data_refs: ["TEI_001 output_data"]
output_data:
type: "document_outline"
content_inline: { # As previously detailed - the generated outline
"title": "Foundational Text on Information-Theoretic Perception: An Outline", "sections": [...]
}
provenance_data: "Generated by AI skill 'DraftOutline' based on TEI_001 output and ITPR_StyleGuide."
internal_critique_summary: "Outline generated based on structured knowledge from T002.1. Logical flow, covers key themes. Adheres to 'document_outline' type."
internal_sub_steps_log: []
pending_clarifications: []
error_details: null
quality_check_status: "AI Self-Checked" # Was self-checked before halt
deliverables_log: # Log of human-readable deliverables produced
- deliverable_id: "ITPR_FoundationalTextOutline_v1.0" # Based on user instruction to save
task_execution_id_ref: "TEI_002"
wbs_task_id_ref: "T002.2"
version: "1.0"
status: "Generated - Not Approved (Project Closed)"
storage_path_suggestion: "projects/ITPR/outputs/ITPR_FoundationalTextOutline_v1.0"
timestamp_created: "2024-05-15T10:58:30Z"
milestones:
- milestone_id: "M_T002.2" # Example ID
wbs_task_id_ref: "T002.2"
description: "AI-Generated Outline for D001 produced."
status: "Reached - Not Approved (Project Closed)"
date_reached: "2024-05-15T10:58:30Z"
monitoring:
performance_reviews: []
risk_log: [] # Could be populated from plan.risk_register if schema aligns
issue_log: # Populated from plan.flagged_critical_issues
- issue_id: "PCI001"
description: "Citation Style: Style Guide (SG003) requires user to specify a citation style. Currently 'To be confirmed by Author'. Needs resolution before task T002.5 (Finalize Formatting & Citations)."
date_identified: "2024-05-15T10:50:00Z" # From plan creation
status: "Open"
priority: "Medium"
assigned_to: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)"
resolution_notes: "Project closed before resolution."
- issue_id: "PCI002"
description: "Ensuring Depth in AI-Generated Content: Strategy relies on Author's iterative guidance and focused review. Success depends on effective prompt engineering and diligent review within the compressed timeframe."
date_identified: "2024-05-15T10:55:00Z" # From plan revision
status: "Open" # Was being managed
priority: "High"
assigned_to: "Author (Rowan Brad Quni)"
resolution_notes: "Project closed while this was an ongoing management activity."