Infrastructure · Data Structures
Option
A discrete, executable alternative
Definition
Mechanism
A discrete, actionable alternative within a decision space. An Option must be fully specified (executable) and mutually exclusive from other options in the same set. It represents a valid path for state transition.
Invariants
- Fully specified: an Option is executable as written, not a direction requiring further choice.
- Mutually exclusive: selecting one Option in a set excludes the others in that set.
Risks
Failure modes
None stated.
Relationships
Root pattern: builds on nothing in this library.
Used by
References
Mind
Score an established option by the same criteria and evidence as its alternatives
Irrevocable selection from a set of options
Mind
Sherlock Holmes deduction via falsification
The options several parties' combined choices make available, with the contribution each option needs from each party
Mind
Optimizing for speed via threshold acceptance
Reference
Data schema
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"option_id",
"description"
],
"properties": {
"option_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": {
"type": "string"
},
"cost_estimate": {
"type": "number"
},
"risk_score": {
"type": "number",
"minimum": 0,
"maximum": 1
},
"predicted_outcome": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Simulation result if this option is chosen"
}
}
}