PROT — PROTOCOL
Definition: A proposed experimental procedure to test the theory.
Epistemological Role
- Proposed: Not yet executed
- Detailed: Specifies how to test
- Actionable: Could be run by researchers
Test for Protocol Status
“Is this a procedure that could be executed to test a claim?”
- If YES → Protocol
- If it’s already done → EXP (Experiment)
- If it’s vague → Just a suggestion
Count
5 Protocols in the full spine
The Protocols
| ID | Name | Tests | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROT18.1 | Trinity Observer Effect | BC4 (Three Observers) | Multi-observer QM experiment |
| PROT18.2 | Consciousness Collapse Test | A5.1 (Observation Requirement) | Φ-correlated collapse rates |
| PROT18.3 | Grace Negentropy Detection | A9.2 (Non-Unitarity) | Entropy decrease in open systems |
| PROT18.4 | Social Coherence Monitoring | EV15.4 (Social Coherence) | Large-scale Φ measurement |
| PROT18.5 | Phi-Virtue Correlation Study | T11.1 (Virtue As High-Φ) | Φ-morality correlation |
Full List
See: PROT - Protocols
Protocol Status
| Protocol | Feasibility | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Observer | Difficult | Conceptual |
| Consciousness Collapse | Medium | Similar experiments ongoing |
| Grace Negentropy | Hard | Requires novel apparatus |
| Social Coherence | Easy | GCP-style already running |
| Phi-Virtue | Medium | Requires Φ measurement |
The Point
Protocols show the theory is testable in principle. Even if we can’t run them now, they specify what would count as evidence.
Protocols are the to-do list for empirical validation.