Summary: STREAM Framework — 6 Layers Decision System

Key Takeaways

STREAM = Scope (epistemic) · Time (temporal) · Route (action) · Exposure (stakes) · Audience (social) · Meaning (meta). Six layers arranged hierarchically — each builds on the previous. The epistemic foundation (map ≠ territory, simplicity, honesty) underpins everything.

The 5-step decision framework structures analysis of any dilemma: from checking circle of competence to concrete action. Rooted in Munger (inversion), Taleb (antifragility, asymmetry), Dalio (Pain + Reflection = Progress).

Antifragile life design applies Taleb’s concepts to income, health, relationships, skills, and location. Barbell strategy: 90% safe, 10% experiments.

Relevance

STREAM framework is the root document for /solo:stream skill and the entire decision-making system in solo-factory. Used in idea validation, risk assessment, strategy selection. The 5-step framework is directly used in /solo:validate.

Open Questions

• How to formalize conflict between layers (e.g. Action says “do it,” Stakes says “too risky”)?
• Can decisions be quantified via STREAM scoring?
• How to integrate STREAM into automated pipeline (beyond /solo:stream)?