Measuring cognitive load as a leading indicator
A 7-dimension framework for decision capacity.
DLI Dimensions
Open Loops
Unresolved commitments
Unprocessed Inputs
Inbox items awaiting triage
Ambiguous Actions
Tasks without clear next steps
Context Switches
Domain transitions per day
Deadline Proximity
Temporal pressure density
Decision Volume
Choices required per hour
Recovery Time
Hours since last cognitive rest
Hypothesis: Subjective reports of these dimensions correlate with observable cognitive throughput degradation. This is testable and potentially falsifiable.
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