The foundational position
Physical-First Intelligence
Human purpose, selected evidence and the consequences of acting.
What makes an interpretation useful to the person who has to live with its consequences?
Purpose gives the system a reference.
The position begins with human purpose and lived evidence. Digital processing contributes an interpretation that a person can review, rather than assuming authority over their experience.
Understanding returns to life.
A reviewed Perspective can inform a chosen action. Its lived consequences become part of what can be understood next. The position sets out the authority model for that relationship.
Version 1.0 · September 2026