Before
Before the machine acts, does the human agree?
Autonomy starts with consent. Before the machine acts, the human needs to know what it intends to do, agree that it should, and have a way to say no. These patterns cover the moment of authorization — what gets shown, what gets confirmed, and how much friction the consequence deserves.
4 patterns
- 04Appropriate FrictionBefore a high-stakes action, the interface makes the operator slow down and confirm.Intervene
- 06Intent PreviewThe machine shows what it is about to do, so a wrong plan is caught before it becomes a wrong action.Know
- 07Capability DisclosureThe machine says what it cannot do and where it will not run, then refuses to engage outside those limits.Know
- 11Readiness CheckThe system confirms the human can actually supervise, and escalates when they cannot.Intervene