iterative-depth

# Iterative Depth **Structured multi-angle exploration of the same problem to extract deeper understanding and richer requirement criteria.** Grounded in 20 established scientific techniques across cognitive science (Hermeneutic Circle, Triangulation), AI/ML (Self-Consistency, Ensemble Methods), requirements engineering (Viewpoint-Oriented RE), and design thinking (Six Thinking Hats, Causal Layered Analysis). ## Core Concept Instead of analyzing a problem once, run 2-8 structured passes through the same problem, each from a systematically different **lens**. Each pass surfaces requirements, edge cases, and criteria invisible from other angles. The combination yields criteria that no single-pass analysis could produce. ## Workflow Routing | Trigger | Workflow | |---------|----------| | "iterative depth", "explore deeper", "multi-angle" | `workflows/Explore.md` | | "quick depth", "fast angles" | `workflows/Explore.md` (Fast mode: 2 lenses) | ## Quick Reference - **8 Lenses** available, scaled by time budget (2-8) - **Each lens** is a structurally different exploration angle - **Output** is new or refined success criteria per pass - **Integration**: Deeper understanding through structured multi-angle analysis ## Pass Count by Time Budget | Budget | Passes | Lenses | |--------|--------|--------| | <30 sec | 2 | Literal + Failure | | <2 min | 4 | Literal + Stakeholder + Failure + Experiential | | <5 min | 8 | All lenses | ## Further Reading - Scientific grounding: `ScientificFoundation.md` - Lens definitions: `TheLenses.md` - Execution details: `workflows/Explore.md`