Omega-C (Control)
What it inspects
Omega-C inspects control and authority boundaries: override, escalation, autonomy ceilings, and operator agency. It identifies where control resides and how boundaries are enforced.
When to use
Use Omega-C when you need to identify constraints or boundaries. It's particularly useful for:
- •Identifying limits in claims or proposals
- •Examining boundaries in system designs
- •Understanding requirements or conditions
Structure
Omega-C structures constraint inspection into:
- Hard constraints: Limits that cannot be violated
- Soft constraints: Limits that can be relaxed or negotiated
- Boundaries: Edges or limits of scope or applicability
- Requirements: Conditions that must be met
Micro-example
Claim: "This system will handle 10x traffic"
Hard constraints: Physical infrastructure limits; network bandwidth; storage capacity.
Soft constraints: Cost targets; performance targets; user experience requirements.
Boundaries: Applies to specific traffic patterns; within defined timeframes; under normal conditions.
Requirements: Infrastructure scaling; load balancing; monitoring systems.
Where it applies
Omega-C applies wherever constraints need structured inspection: system design, policy analysis, technical architecture, and strategic planning. It helps identify limits, boundaries, and requirements.