The Inkwell framework combines five governance principles with eleven operational runes across four behavioral clusters.
Five fundamental principles govern all decision-making within the Inkwell framework. Together, they form the Solidarity Ring—a balanced system of oversight and creative power.
The meta-principle ensuring balance and ethical alignment across all decisions
"Is this right?"
Governs: All clusters
Wisdom from tradition, history, and precedent—honoring what came before
"What can we learn from what came before?"
Governs: Relational cluster (Identity aspects)
The power to see through complexity and find truth
"What is actually true here?"
Governs: Analytical cluster
Innovation and the courage to create novel solutions
"What new approach could work?"
Governs: Creative cluster
Sustainable energy and capacity for growth
"Can this be sustained?"
Governs: Relational cluster (Temporal aspects)
The Solidarity Ring ensures every decision flows through governance oversight, passes through artiquity, clarity, and ingenuity lenses, and grounds in sustainable vitality.
The eleven operational runes fall into three natural patterns, each governed by elements of the Solidarity Ring.
Runes focused on systematic thinking, analysis, and structural understanding. Use these when decisions require logic, evidence, and careful reasoning.
Runes focused on creativity, innovation, and bringing ideas into reality. Use these when decisions require imagination, inspiration, and tangible creation.
Runes focused on timing, momentum, and sustainable growth. Use these when decisions involve temporal dynamics, natural forces, and life cycles.
Runes focused on selfhood, values, and genuine expression. Use these when decisions involve core identity, authenticity, and truth-telling.
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