Deputy Donut offers a governance framework built from field operations rather than abstract models. The design draws on behavioral science, organizational theory, and interdisciplinary research to support decision-making under pressure. The framework treats governance as a living system shaped by uncertainty, institutional constraints, and power imbalances. The model integrates artificial intelligence as both an analytic partner and a deliberate stressor. Human judgment is tested and refined through AI-supported reflection, bias detection, and ethical stress-testing. Teams are guided through an iterative cycle that emphasizes structured pause, behavioral re-entry, and steady adaptation. The result is a practical system for navigating complexity, preserving decision integrity, and maintaining accountability in environments marked by risk, ambiguity, and rapid change. Version 2 includes a clarification regarding non-medical intent.
Kathleen Eberhardt (Thu,) studied this question.