Temporal Buffering

Definition

A Protected Learning mechanism that delays the integration of threatening evidence until sufficient time has passed for it to be absorbed without legitimacy shock. Time transforms 'we were wrong' into 'understanding has evolved'.

Example

Medical reversals are typically framed as 'new evidence shows' rather than 'we were wrong'. Temporal buffering creates narrative space between past decisions and current corrections.

Source

ILA-EBD Section 4.1

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