NCP
Narrative Check Protocol
Identify when you're being pulled into a predetermined story.
Estimated time: 50 seconds
Protocol Steps
- 1
Notice: What story is being told here?
~10s - 2
Identify: Who are the heroes and villains?
~10s - 3
Question: What's left out of this story?
~15s - 4
Invert: How would the "villain" tell this story?
~15s
When to Use
- When content creates clear good/evil divisions
- When you feel righteous indignation
- When a story perfectly confirms your existing beliefs
Common Failure Modes
- Assuming that seeing the narrative makes you immune
- Only applying this to "the other side"
- Confusing narrative skepticism with cynicism