Interactive learning lab
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The idea kill-switch lab

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Stopping is a resource allocation decision

A killed idea returns time, attention and money to the next experiment.

Stopping is a resource allocation decision ready.

Predict
Inspect
Verify

The strongest stop signals are behavioural: nobody works around the pain, positive reactions never become commitments, the incumbent owns distribution without a credible wedge, or you have no specific edge in the market.

Two clear stop signals deserve attention.
Three already form a decision.
Write the rule before future-you rationalises.