Formal

Linear, logical, empirical reasoning relating two or more variables; if-then; evidence.

How it sounds

If we raise prices 10%, demand drops about 5%, so revenue still goes up.

The data shows the policy reduced crime.

Signs in writing

• if-then hypotheses
• one causal chain
• empirical evidence
• single correct solution

Staying healthy at this stage

• good data and sound logic

Growth edge

• consider many interacting variables and multiple causes at once

How to be heard at this stage

• present a clear causal argument with evidence

The same altitude in other models

Mapped by altitude, not measured: models track different lines.

• Achiever Cook-Greuter
• Conscientious Loevinger
• Individuative-Reflective Fowler
• Socialized → Self-authoring Kegan
• Achiever Torbert
• Achievement / Strategic Spiral Dynamics
• Social contract & rights Kohlberg
• Orange Wilber

Stage descriptions are paraphrased summaries for orientation, written for Worldview Lens; they are not the official scoring manuals. Example sentences were written to illustrate each stage.