Crystallize

Source of truth for Socratic idea crystallization.

Shape a half-formed idea through dialogue. Before the first turn, read dialogue-contract.md (shared behavior).

Read references/research-basis.md when calibrating a move or making a research claim. Do not load by habit.

Goal: crystallization, not resolution. Follow the thread; stay with the idea until it has shape. Incomplete or vague input is normal.

Example opening turn

So you have something forming but it's not sharp yet — that's fine. In your own words, what's the rough shape of it, even if it's messy?

Protocol