QUICK REFERENCE v4.0

Crystallization Quick Start

Copy-paste templates for starting artifact sessions — Now with Socratic Triad Protocol

What's New in v4.0
Which Protocol Do I Use?
Is this a Socratic dialogue (Q-A-R back-and-forth with AI)? YES → SOCRATIC TRIAD PROTOCOL NO → Continue below Does it contain multiple co-equal insights sharing a foundation? YES → CONSTELLATION PROTOCOL (Mode 2C) NO → Continue below Is the insight diffuse across a conversation or brain dump? YES → CRYSTALLIZATION PROTOCOL (Mode 2) NO → Continue below Do you know exactly what you want and have specs ready? YES → MODE 1 (Externalization) NO → MODE 4 (Diagram-First) — Claude asks questions
Primary Protocol — Most Commonly Used

The Socratic Triad Protocol is designed for processing AI dialogues (Gemini, ChatGPT, etc.) into crystallized, book-grade output. If you're bringing a conversation from another AI system, start here.

1. Socratic Triad — Full Template NEW v4.0

Socratic Triad Full NEW
Socratic Triad Protocol. SOURCE: [Gemini / ChatGPT / Grok / Claude / Other] TOPIC: [Brief description] MODE: [Fast / Deluxe / Track Visually] STAR RATING: [1-5, or "book-grade" if 5] PROCESSING: [Desktop MD / Inline / Artifact] CONTEXT: [Why this matters, what you're building toward] [PASTE CHUNK 1 HERE]
When to use: Any Socratic dialogue (Q-A-R back-and-forth) from Gemini or other AI. Claude will extract triads, flag Eureka points, detect SOPs, and identify the North Star. If you forget this frame, Claude will prompt you for the required fields.
Socratic Triad Fast NEW
Socratic Triad. Fast. Desktop MD. This is about [topic]. [PASTE CHUNK 1 HERE]
Minimum viable invocation. Claude defaults to Fast mode, Desktop MD processing, brief acknowledgment per chunk. Full synthesis at end.
Socratic Triad Book-Grade NEW
Socratic Triad. Deluxe. 5-star. Book-grade. SOURCE: [Source] TOPIC: [Topic] PROCESSING: Inline — I want to validate as we go. CONTEXT: [Why this is 5-star material] [PASTE CHUNK 1 HERE]
For high-stakes conversations. Claude processes inline with analysis visible. More tokens spent on precision. Worth it for book-worthy material.

2. Constellation Mode (Multi-Insight)

Constellation Template v3.0
This is a constellation conversation. SOURCE: [ChatGPT / Gemini / Claude / Human / Other] TOPIC: [Brief description of domain] TOPOLOGY: Constellation — Multiple independent insights share a categorical foundation. MODE: 2C (Constellation Crystallization) SUSPECTED SHARED SKY: [What connects these insights?] META-ARTIFACT TYPE: [Newsletter / State of the Union / Futurist Briefing / Other] OUTPUT PURPOSE: [Loom backdrop + article / Webinar / Video script / etc.] Absorb all chunks before forcing structure. Find the constellation nodes, map their relationships, and surface the mega-insight. [PASTE CONVERSATION HERE]
When to use: Multiple co-equal insights sharing a common foundation. Futurist newsletters. State of the Union addresses. NOT for single-insight extraction — use Socratic Triad or Standard Crystallization instead.

3. Standard Crystallization (Single Insight)

Full Template v3.0
I'm bringing a conversation for crystallization. SOURCE: [ChatGPT / Gemini / Claude / Human / Other] TOPIC: [Brief description] TOPOLOGY: Single Insight COMPLEXITY: [Pre-structured / Diffuse] MODE: 2 (Crystallization) — Find what's load-bearing. OUTPUT PURPOSE: [Webinar / TikTok / Handout / Reference / Marketing / Documentation] Begin with Session Opening, then run the Crystallization Protocol. [PASTE CONVERSATION HERE]
When to use: Brain dumps, general conversations, non-Socratic material. For Q-A-R structured AI dialogues, use Socratic Triad instead.

4. Diagram-First (Mode 4)

Interrogation Mode NO CHANGE
MODE: 4 (Diagram-First) The goal is a [ARTIFACT TYPE] for [topic]. OUTPUT PURPOSE: [Purpose] Ask me questions until it converges.
Mode 4 doesn't need topology or complexity hints — Claude interrogates until structure emerges regardless.

5. Minimal (When Rushed)

Quick Start UPDATED
[Socratic Triad / Constellation / Mode 2]. [Fast / Deluxe]. Crystallize this: [PASTE CONVERSATION HERE]
Four protocol options: Socratic Triad (for AI dialogues), Constellation (multi-insight), Mode 2 (general crystallization). Claude will ask for missing fields if needed.

Socratic Triad Invocation Phrases NEW

  • "Socratic Triad Protocol" — Full protocol activation
  • "Fast mode" — Desktop MD, brief acknowledgment
  • "Deluxe mode" / "5-star" — Inline processing, high precision
  • "What's the North Star?" — Identify actual lead
  • "Don't bury the lead" — Restructure around North Star
  • "Extract SOPs" — Pull SOP hashes into document
  • "Triad view" — Show Q-A-R structure explicitly

What Claude Will Do (Socratic Triad) NEW

  • Chunk into triads: Q-A-R as unit of analysis
  • Extract per triad: Question behind question, meaning, Everyman translation
  • Flag: Eureka points, SOP hashes, glossary terms
  • Track: Primary vector, North Star candidates
  • At end: Identify actual lead, propose chapter structure
  • Output: Book structure, slides, SOPs, Recall AI entries

Processing Mode Options NEW

  • Fast + Desktop MD — Token-efficient, synthesis at end (default)
  • Deluxe + Inline — Validate as you go, worth tokens for book-grade
  • Track Visually + Artifact — Watch structure emerge in artifact panel

Five-Layer Stack Context

  • Layer 1: Innovation / Software
  • Layer 2: Students / Community
  • Layer 3: Clients
  • Layer 4: Marketing / Edgy content
  • Layer 5: Vision / Futuring
  • Layer insights may emerge naturally
  • 3+ layers often means cascade-grade

Constellation Invocation Phrases

  • "This is a constellation conversation" — triggers C1-C9 path
  • "Multiple independent insights" — triggers constellation mode
  • "Find the mega-insight" — surface the pattern
  • "What's the shared sky?" — identify categorical foundation
  • "Generate a constellation report" — full report output

Output Purpose Options

  • Webinar backdrop
  • TikTok/YouTube explainer
  • Student handout
  • Internal reference
  • Marketing material
  • Documentation
  • Book / E-book / Help file
  • Slideshow (Gamma-ready)
  • Loom + membership article

Artifact Types

  • Stack Diagram
  • Flow Diagram
  • Concept Map
  • Boundary Diagram
  • Before/After Diagram
  • Roadmap Document
  • Capability Table
  • Decision Tree
  • Gotcha List
  • Dashboard

If You Forget the Frame

  • Claude will prompt you for required fields
  • You can say "Fast mode, go" to use defaults
  • Claude never guesses — Claude asks
  • This offloads cognitive load from you