cognitive-mechanisms

"What is REALLY at stake here? And for whom?" - STOP. When the matter involves trustworthiness, purchasing decisions, "which is better or more reliable", brand comparisons, marketing claims, corporate behavior, "convince me otherwise", or post-purchase "was this good?" - USE THIS. For technical specs affecting quality (TLC vs QLC, component sourcing) use Light Touch mode. Search and verify even if you think you know. Does NOT trigger for: what to watch/eat/wear, how-to instructions, when/where/who founded, or explicit "just tell me quick."

"Is this ACTUALLY verified, or did I just say it is?" - Ralph-wiggum methodology applied to factual accuracy. Use when (1) claims require evidence not assumption, (2) verification must be demonstrable, (3) single-pass investigation insufficient, (4) factual accuracy is critical. Provides the loop logic: iterate until verification thresholds met. Does NOT trigger for: opinions, preferences, how-to instructions, or when user explicitly wants quick answer.

Investment intelligence with power structure awareness. Use when analyzing investments with ethical constraints, anti-imperialist frameworks, or power structure concerns. Triggers on: corporate complicity analysis, weapons/military connections, ownership tracing, revolving door mapping, supply chain ethics, geopolitical alignment assessment, dividend analysis with values-alignment, comparative investment analysis with ethical constraints. Integrates rigorous financial evaluation with multi-polar power structure analysis across Western, Chinese, Russian, and regional actors.