Building Foundation Models: Defining Final Cause > Calculation
curious_vii · x · 2026-08-27
The key lesson in building "capital assets" via foundation model expenditure is that "form follows function" and function implies a knowable "final cause." Defining that final cause is critical and requires relating and contemplating rather than just meditating or calculating. Effectively, every repository needs a measurable goal and a Statement of Requirements (SOR) with a long horizon.
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