Add-On Spec: Coupling Matrix + Scoring Rubric (makes the table computable)

Module ID: CivOS-LangPhaseLane-v1 / AddOn-CouplingMatrix
Purpose: Convert qualitative language signals into a lane-coupling instrument panel with scores, thresholds, and outputs.

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1) Data Model (Almost-Code)

1.1 Inputs

Corpus := {doc_i} where doc_i can be speech, policy text, doctrine, press, education materials, editorials.

For each document, extract SignalCounts (simple frequency or presence scoring).

1.2 Canonical Signal Set (minimal)

S := { INEVITABILITY, REDLINE_NO_OFFRAMP, MORAL_ABSOLUTISM, TIME_LOCK, COST_SILENCE, DEHUMANISATION, ENDURE_SACRIFICE }

Represent each as:

  • S_k.presence ∈ {0,1}
  • S_k.intensity ∈ {0..3} (0 none, 1 mild, 2 clear, 3 dominant)
  • S_k.rate := d(intensity)/dt if time series exists (optional)

2) Lane Coupling Matrix

2.1 Matrix definition

C := matrix[LANE x LANE] where C[a,b] ∈ {0..3}
Interpretation:

  • 0 = no coupling pressure
  • 1 = weak
  • 2 = strong
  • 3 = locked coupling (changes propagate almost automatically)

Core lanes (from prior page):
LANE := { LEGIT, DIP, MIL, ECON, TECH, INFO, EDU, POP }

2.2 Baseline coupling (starter prior)

Default baseline (peacetime-ish) example:

  • C[INFO,POP]=1
  • C[LEGIT,ECON]=1
  • C[DIP,MIL]=1
  • others 0–1

(You can keep baseline abstract; the point is delta changes driven by language.)

3) Mapping Rules: Signals → ΔCoupling (Deterministic)

Each signal applies deltas to selected couplings.

Rule R1: INEVITABILITY

If INEVITABILITY.intensity ≥ 2 then:

  • ΔC[LEGIT,MIL]+=2
  • ΔC[INFO,POP]+=1
  • ΔC[DIP,MIL]-=1 (practically: DIP influence on MIL decreases)
  • ΔC[DIP,LEGIT]-=1

Rule R2: REDLINE_NO_OFFRAMP

If REDLINE_NO_OFFRAMP.presence=1 then:

  • ΔC[MIL,DIP]+=1 (military posture starts driving diplomacy, not vice versa)
  • ΔC[LEGIT,MIL]+=1
  • ΔC[DIP,LEGIT]-=1

Rule R3: MORAL_ABSOLUTISM

If MORAL_ABSOLUTISM.intensity ≥ 2 then:

  • ΔC[INFO,LEGIT]+=2
  • ΔC[LEGIT,MIL]+=1
  • ΔC[INFO,POP]+=1
  • ΔC[DIP,LEGIT]-=2

Rule R4: TIME_LOCK

If TIME_LOCK.intensity ≥ 2 then:

  • ΔC[LEGIT,MIL]+=1
  • ΔC[ECON,POP]+=1 (time pressure raises internal load)
  • ΔC[DIP,MIL]-=1

Rule R5: COST_SILENCE

If COST_SILENCE.presence=1 then:

  • ΔC[ECON,POP]+=1 (hidden future load)
  • ΔC[LEGIT,POP]+=1 (promise→expectation gap risk)
  • ΔC[INFO,POP]+=1 (narrative masking increases reliance on info control)

Rule R6: DEHUMANISATION

If DEHUMANISATION.intensity ≥ 1 then:

  • ΔC[INFO,POP]+=2
  • ΔC[LEGIT,MIL]+=2
  • ΔC[DIP,POP]-=2 (public cannot accept off-ramps)

Rule R7: ENDURE_SACRIFICE

If ENDURE_SACRIFICE.intensity ≥ 2 then:

  • ΔC[ECON,POP]+=2
  • ΔC[LEGIT,POP]+=1
  • ΔC[EDU,POP]-=1 (often: long struggle deprioritises education regeneration)

Note: negative deltas mean the target lane loses steering power / repair optionality.

4) Compute Outputs

4.1 Coupling Snapshot

C' := clamp(C + ΔC, 0..3)

Focus on these “danger couplings”:

  • C'[LEGIT,MIL] (mandate binds to force)
  • C'[INFO,POP] (mobilisation / narrative control)
  • C'[ECON,POP] (internal load transfer)
  • C'[DIP,*] (off-ramp steering capacity)

4.2 Phase Drift Score (PDS)

A simple scalar:
PDS := w1*C'[LEGIT,MIL] + w2*C'[INFO,POP] + w3*C'[ECON,POP] - w4*Steerability(DIP)

Where:
Steerability(DIP) := avg(C'[DIP,LEGIT], C'[DIP,MIL], C'[DIP,POP])

Suggested weights (starter):

  • w1=3, w2=2, w3=1, w4=2

Interpretation:

  • PDS 0–4 → P3/P2 stable optionality
  • PDS 5–8 → P2/P1 drift zone
  • PDS 9+ → P1 high brittleness; P0 risk under shock

(Keep these as “starter bands” you can tune.)

5) NIT Sensor Scoring (Computable)

Turn Section 3 sensors into a score:

NIT_score := NIT1 + NIT2 + NIT3 + NIT4 + NIT5
Each NITk ∈ {0,1}

Trigger:

  • NIT_HIGH if NIT_score ≥ 3
  • NIT_CRITICAL if NIT_score ≥ 4 or (NIT_score ≥ 3 and PDS ≥ 9)

6) Trajectory Classifier (Computable)

Class A: Amplitude/KO posture

If:

  • PDS ≥ 8
  • COST_SILENCE=1
  • TIME_LOCK ≤ 1
  • ENDURE_SACRIFICE ≤ 1
    → Amplitude bias (expects quick resolution; underestimates recovery cost)

Class B: Slow Attrition posture

If:

  • ENDURE_SACRIFICE ≥ 2
  • C'[ECON,POP] ≥ 2
  • TIME_LOCK not dominant
    → Slow attrition bias (accepts long load)

Class C: Fast Attrition posture

If:

  • NIT_HIGH=1
  • MORAL_ABSOLUTISM ≥ 2 and/or DEHUMANISATION ≥ 1
  • C'[LEGIT,MIL] ≥ 2
    → Fast attrition bias (repair optionality collapsing)

7) Repair Router (ΔAd⁺) — What to do when scores rise

Objective: increase repair optionality without lying.

Repair Lever RL-DIP (restore off-ramps)

If Steerability(DIP) low:

  • publish explicit conditional pathways (“if X then Y”)
  • define reversible gates
  • re-normalise negotiation language

Repair Lever RL-COST (restore cost realism)

If COST_SILENCE=1:

  • publish cost bands + recovery plans
  • name loss envelopes (even if uncomfortable)

Repair Lever RL-DECOUPLE (separate identity from policy)

If MORAL_ABSOLUTISM high:

  • create safe disagreement lanes
  • reduce betrayal framing; permit tradeoffs

Repair Lever RL-HUMANISE (block dehumanisation)

If DEHUMANISATION present:

  • reintroduce human category language
  • ban category-freezing metaphors

8) Failure Mode Trace (Add-On)

Signals harden → ΔC locks (LEGIT→MIL, INFO→POP) → DIP steerability collapses → NIT crosses threshold → variance shock triggers cascade → P1→P0 drop

9) Paste-Ready “Spec Block” (LLM Extractable)

CivOS Module: Language→Phase→Lane Coupling
Signals S = {Inevitable, RedlineNoOfframp, MoralAbsolutism, TimeLock, CostSilence, Dehumanisation, EndureSacrifice}
Compute ΔC via rules R1–R7
C' = clamp(C + ΔC, 0..3)
PDS = 3*C'[LEGIT,MIL] + 2*C'[INFO,POP] + 1*C'[ECON,POP] - 2*Steerability(DIP)
NIT_score = OffRampDeletion + CostSilence + MoralAbsolutism + TimeLock + Dehumanisation
NIT_HIGH if NIT_score ≥ 3
NIT_CRITICAL if NIT_score ≥ 4 OR (NIT_score ≥ 3 AND PDS ≥ 9)
Classify trajectory:
A Amplitude if PDS high + CostSilence + low Endure/TimeLock
B SlowAttrition if Endure high + ECON→POP coupling high
C FastAttrition if NIT_HIGH + (MoralAbsolutism or Dehumanisation) + LEGIT→MIL locked

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