Commitment Theory

Commitment Theory is a mental model describing the essential components for how people take Action. It hinges on Commitment—humanity's unique ability to make agreements to use their Capacity to pursue Outcomes. It is formalized in the Ontology of Commitments, a universal language to create, implement, analyze, explain, and evolve social Systems.

The theory was developed by balancing the principle of parsimony with pragmatism—embracing simplicity while strategically introducing complexity to maximize effectiveness. It combines its ontology with a Transdisciplinary approach via the following Products:

• Lightsmithing - an application for the Self.