The evidence model

Confidence has a source.

Telos shows what supports a capability—and what still needs to be checked.

Decision authorityReviewed claimOriginal source
Keep the source, the claim, and the decision distinct.Concept illustration

From evidence to a decision.

Store

Keep the original.

Preserve the source and its history.

Believe

Know what it supports.

Keep scope, dates, and review status with each claim.

Retrieve

Find a candidate.

Search informs investigation. It never grants approval.

Act

Record the decision.

The responsible person, the evidence, and the conditions.

Questions.

Can a model approve a production source?

No. Production approval stays with the responsible people.

How should freshness be handled?

Keep source and review dates visible. Recheck claims as circumstances change.

What happens when evidence conflicts?

Keep the disagreement visible until a recorded review resolves it.

Work with Telos

A claim shouldhave a source.

Bring the qualification question that needs a clearer answer.

Discuss the evidenceEvidence sharing and security