Omega Protocol
Download PDF →What it inspects
Omega inspects claims—statements that assert something is true, will happen, or should be done. It identifies what's asserted, what's assumed, what's shown, what's missing, and alternative framings.
When to use
Use Omega when you need to examine a claim, headline, statement, or assertion. It's particularly useful for:
- •Evaluating research claims or scientific findings
- •Analyzing policy statements or proposals
- •Reviewing product promises or marketing claims
- •Examining headlines, tweets, or public statements
Structure
Omega structures inspection into five elements:
- What it claims: Plain language rewrite of the claim (no conclusions)
- What it assumes: Hidden premises that must be true for the claim to hold
- What's actually shown: Only what is directly shown or sourced (vs implied)
- What's missing / unclear: Context, evidence, or details that would change understanding
- Other framings: Alternative ways to interpret the same material
Micro-example
Claim: "AI will replace half of all jobs in 5 years"
What it claims: Predicts 50% job displacement due to AI within 5 years.
What it assumes: AI adoption will be rapid; job replacement is measurable; timeframe is accurate.
What's actually shown: No specific evidence provided; no definition of "jobs" or "replace".
What's missing / unclear: Which jobs; how replacement happens; what "half" means; baseline for comparison.
Other framings: Could emphasize job creation vs replacement; could focus on transformation vs displacement.
Where it applies
Omega applies wherever claims need structured inspection: research evaluation, policy analysis, product review, media analysis, and decision support. It's domain-agnostic—it works for any type of claim.