Omega Protocol

Omega-E (Epistemics)

What it inspects

Omega-E inspects epistemic state extraction: what is known, unknown, uncertain, and why. It structures knowledge states and identifies the basis for epistemic claims.

When to use

Use Omega-E when you need to distinguish what's shown from what's implied, or to identify evidence boundaries. It's particularly useful for:

  • •Evaluating research evidence or data
  • •Distinguishing observation from inference
  • •Identifying what can be directly verified

Structure

Omega-E structures evidence inspection into:

  1. Directly shown: What can be observed, measured, or sourced directly
  2. Implied: What is inferred or concluded from what's shown
  3. Boundaries: Limits of what the evidence supports
  4. Gaps: What evidence is missing or unavailable

Micro-example

Claim: "Study shows treatment X is 80% more effective"

Directly shown: Study results; sample size; methodology description.

Implied: Effectiveness is generalizable; results apply to all populations.

Boundaries: Results apply to study population; effectiveness measured under study conditions.

Gaps: Long-term outcomes; side effects; cost-effectiveness.

Where it applies

Omega-E applies wherever evidence needs structured inspection: research evaluation, data analysis, policy assessment, and technical review. It helps distinguish what's shown from what's inferred.