Beamline method

1 — State the question without smuggling in the answer.

2 — Define the smallest credible first evaluation.

3 — Separate observation, interpretation, unknowns, and falsifiers.

4 — Explore only after the first gate produces a reason to continue.

5 — Preserve source artifacts and negative results.

6 — Publish with limitations and an outcome path.

7 — Correct the record when the evidence changes.

Speed comes from reducing wasted motion, not reducing standards.