Creating a thesis
Intent-first thesis creation — what makes a thesis worth publishing.
Before you click Create thesis
Ask: What makes a thesis worth creating? You need a novel causal claim, identifiable blind spot, D1→D4 chain, clear invalidation, and a time horizon.
The thinking process
1. Name the root event (D1). 2. Trace the first reaction (D2). 3. Follow the spillover (D3). 4. Ask whether it becomes a regime shift (D4). 5. Estimate blind spot. 6. Define invalidation. 7. Set resolution paths (Clean / Messy / Broken).
Two creation paths
| Option | Best for | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Write with AI | Quick drafts, idea validation | Paste one sentence → DEPTH4 drafts asset, direction, why now, blind spot, invalidation, resolution paths |
| Start manually | Fully formed ideas | Fill structured fields; DEPTH4 tracks news and updates conviction |
AI example prompt
Write a SHORT thesis about OMX
Thesis lifecycle
| Stage | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | watching | Private, being refined |
| Published | ready | Live in Community, DEPTH4 tracks it |
| On Signals | ready + badge | Promoted to main Signals feed |
| Resolved | archive | Clean, Messy, or Broken outcome recorded |
Tips for good theses
Be specific on asset and horizon. Explain why now. Define clear invalidation. Estimate blind spot honestly. Use AI draft as a starting point. Think D1→D4 BEFORE opening the form.
If you need three paragraphs to explain it, it is probably too vague.