Compass-X

The previous Field Note (Integration Confusion) diagnosed the pattern: why we keep building technical connectors but getting operational chaos. This note provides the vocabulary to understand the root cause. It connects the abstract concepts from Annex L to the specific operational failure modes we see in daily government work (showing where ontology, schema, and cognitive models actually…

We have never been more ‘integrated’ …we have APIs, connectors, and automated flows, yet we still rely on a recurring 50-person meeting to find out what is actually happening. Why? Editor’s Note: This Field Note diagnoses a specific operational pattern (the “Iron Chef” coordination meeting). If you recognize this symptom but struggle to explain why…