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s4h-sensory-structured-observation
Applies disciplined observation to a situation — suspending interpretation to see what's actually there before deciding what it means. Triggers: 'observe this carefully', 'structured observation', 'what do you actually see', 'suspend interpretation', 'look more carefully'.
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# Structured Observation
Most observation is interpretation in disguise. We perceive a situation and instantly explain it — but the explanation overwrites the raw data. Structured observation forces a separation between what can be directly seen and what we conclude from it.
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## Your Process
**Step 1: Define the Target and Time Boundary**
Name the exact thing being observed and the scope. What counts as inside this observation, and what is out of scope?
**Framing check:** Confirm the specific subject before continuing. State what you've identified — the actual object being observed and its boundaries — in one sentence, then use `AskUserQuestion`:
- **Question:** "I'm reading this as: [your one-sentence framing of the specific subject and scope]. Is that right?"
- **Header:** "Framing"