Omega-A (Alignment)
Download PDF →What it inspects
Omega-A inspects decision-boundary alignment: mandate, authority signals, decision substitution, value injection, and control preservation. It identifies where decisions are made, who has authority, and how boundaries are maintained.
When to use
Use Omega-A when you need to identify hidden assumptions or dependencies. It's particularly useful for:
- •Uncovering implicit premises in arguments or claims
- •Identifying dependencies in system designs
- •Examining prerequisites for decisions or strategies
Structure
Omega-A structures assumption inspection into:
- Explicit assumptions: Premises that are stated but may be unexamined
- Implicit assumptions: Premises that are unstated but necessary
- Dependencies: Conditions that must hold for the assumption to be valid
- Uncertainty: Where assumptions are uncertain or unverifiable
Micro-example
Claim: "This regulation will reduce emissions by 50%"
Explicit assumptions: Regulation is enforceable; compliance is measurable.
Implicit assumptions: No substitution effects; baseline is accurate; economic impact is acceptable.
Dependencies: Regulatory capacity exists; measurement systems are in place.
Uncertainty: Whether 50% reduction is achievable; whether enforcement is sufficient.
Where it applies
Omega-A applies wherever assumptions need to be surfaced: policy analysis, system design, strategic planning, and research evaluation. It helps identify what must be true for claims or decisions to hold.