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Principles Engine

V40 interactive room. Controls require JavaScript. The artwork and text remain available below.

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THE PRINCIPLES ENGINE
AN INSTRUMENT YOU OPERATE

Put the principles
in motion.

Turn the instrument. Choose a principle. See the design decision behind it.

MISSION 01 / DESIGN PRINCIPLE Show the age of a fact.

A dashboard can outlast its measurements. Every fleet answer here carries an observation date, so you can judge whether it still answers your question.

◇Date the observation
The outer ring represents the boundary of what can be observed. Inspect the dated evidence
Drag the instrument or use the arrow keys with it focused. Home resets it. A concept instrument: three rings for observation, choice and verification.
ORBITAL INSTRUMENT · DRAG TO EXPLORE
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Armillary NocturneThe instrument, in another light · 5 seconds
Original concept art: twin graphite computing monoliths in a sunlit stone sanctuary with a faceted amber core between them
THE PHILOSOPHY

Technology should extend our reach.
Not replace our judgment.

Enter the sanctuary →A 15 SECOND FILM · THEN STEP INSIDE
See the philosophy at work →
ORIGINAL CONCEPT ART / AN IMAGINED COMPUTING SANCTUARY
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