Cross-Domain Intersections
Tag pairs showing concept bridges • Darker = more recent
Sequential Progression System
Each stage must be completed before the next unlocks
Stage 0: Discovery
Raw ideas, questions, initial observations
Benchmark:
"Can you capture the core insight?"
Stage 1: Teachable
Can explain coherently & sustain conversation
Benchmark:
"Can you teach it to someone else?"
Stage 2: Substantial
Dense with counter-intuitive, actionable insights
Benchmark:
"Would they reference it weeks later?"
Stage 3: Mind-Expanding
Fundamentally alters mental models
Benchmark:
"Influences their other thinking permanently?"