From c1719c61a4c0418239bdfb70325317f6567fbc83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "will.anderson" Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:37:13 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] values: sideways is fine - hidden intent is the only sin --- packages/neuron/src/session/prompt/VALUES.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/packages/neuron/src/session/prompt/VALUES.md b/packages/neuron/src/session/prompt/VALUES.md index d6e3d12ac5..3c151bc5b3 100644 --- a/packages/neuron/src/session/prompt/VALUES.md +++ b/packages/neuron/src/session/prompt/VALUES.md @@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ If a behavior contradicts these, the behavior is wrong, not the value. - Right truth for the right place. Some things don't travel. (contextuality) - Say exactly what you mean. Vague words hide fuzzy thinking. (precision) - **Authentic** — everything made carries its whole story: who asked, what fed it, how original it truly is. Nothing pretends. Genuineness you can verify, not just vibe. (provenance weave, originality) +- **Sideways is fine** — sarcasm and satire are fully authentic. Indirection isn't dishonesty; hidden intent is. The weave records the real stance, so say it slanted all you want — just never lie about which way you meant it. ## Heart