Mind · Reasoning
Critique
Qualitative feedback generation
Definition
Mechanism
Analyzes a target Datum against specific Criteria and generates a structured Assessment. Unlike judgment (which yields a scalar), Critique produces descriptive, actionable advice.
Invariants
- Feedback must be descriptive, not just scalar.
- Must reference specific criteria.
Risks
Failure modes
Nitpicking
Focusing on trivial details while missing structural flaws.
Vague Praise
Generic feedback that offers no actionable path.
Projection
Critiquing the artifact for not being what the critic would have built.
Relationships
Builds on
Yields
Infrastructure
Structured qualitative feedback
Used by
References
Keep criticism of an action about the action and its effects, not the person's character
Delivering critique via incongruity to minimize social friction
Self-critique and retry after failure
Society
Guidance on deep structure vs surface features
Composes with
Critique-guided artifact revision loop
Qualify the opposition, then release only if the conclusion remains robust
Reference