the cognitive loop
YOU
feedback
always close
DISCOVERY
exploring the unknown
direction comes from you
SENSEMAKING
building understanding
judgment stays with you
EXECUTION
taking action
expertise determines quality
AI ROLE
research amplifier
synthesis · surface connections
compression engine
structure · pattern · gap detection
automation layer
generation · test · deploy
the phases nest and cycle — you are always in more than one
tight loop · feedback always available · ownership never leaves