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PSD.12:3 - Forces

ForceTension
Coverage and effortJoint or structural changes can matter, while unrestricted scenario expansion consumes the available time.
Stability and truthRepeated agreement supports only the tested model and region, not the omitted world.
Values and evidenceBetter information can resolve a fact, while a disputed trade-off needs a value judgement or legitimate collective decision.
Flexibility and commitmentStaging can preserve options, while monitoring, lead time, reversibility, and later authority may be unavailable.
Information and actionA probe can change a decision, but it also costs time, resources, exposure, and foregone opportunity.