Inversion CathedralInvert, break lock-in, build your cathedralTimmy Mrs. Parker, why do we build such complicated cathedrals, when simpler buildings would do?Mrs. Parker Timmy, cathedrals aren't just monuments—they're blueprints of what we've learned not to do. Inversion helps us see trouble before it happens.Timmy But what does 'inversion' really change? Isn't it just thinking backwards?Mrs. Parker It's more than that. Prospect theory shows we're 2.25 times more sensitive to loss, so by looking for ways things break, we spot hidden risks.Timmy So, if we invert dependencies, we avoid getting stuck with one way of doing things?Mrs. Parker Exactly! When policy and detail depend on abstractions, not each other, we avoid lock-in. Open standards outlast every vendor.Timmy But what if people forget these lessons and repeat old mistakes?Mrs. Parker That’s why we capture every inversion as an artifact. The more we collect, the better our pipeline for self-improvement becomes.Plot: Invert it to get rid of bias, invert dependencies, use standards. Build a cathedral, by collecting these inversions and build a self-improvement pipeline around them. Inversion works because of prospect theory. You are 2.25x more sensitive in the loss frame. You literally see more when you're looking for damage Dependency inversion works because the alternative is lockin. Policy and Detail should depend on an abstraction, not on each other. Leverage is abstracted to the interface. Making the interface an open standard removes leverage. Open standards outlive every vendor. inversion is the universal solvent for bias, coupling, and vendor lock-in — and if you capture every inversion as a durable artifact instead of a passing thought, the collection itself becomes a machine that builds the next version of the machine. The cathedral isn't the product. The cathedral is the accumulated set of things you decided not to depend on. @Timmy: Resourceful 8yr old @Mrs. Parker: Unpredictable Examiner +Theme: Rendered in the style of Organic Futurism, featuring smooth, flowing lines and dynamic, biomorphic forms. The design emphasizes fluidity and movement with intricate, interconnected structures. The use of natural materials and polished surfaces creates a blend of futuristic and organic aesthetics, characterized by a harmonious integration of form and function.
