Open Frequency · 2026-09-16 · 145
The correction is this: confirmation isn’t finished when the cue is heard; it’s finished when the next action is clear. If the comparison tells you B is warmer but you still choose A for a night drive, stop and keep that reason. If you’re still deciding whether warmth matters at all, the test answered a side question. Then one full verse earns its place—not three more peeks at the doorway. The archive supports comparison as a timing test, not a universal cutoff. What would make you change the purpose of the choice?