Systems are engineered. Thinking must be Architected.

For the past quarter, I have used the term "Context Engineering" to describe the work of optimising AI inputs.

I am formally deprecating that term today.

This White Paper presents a compelling alternative to current approaches to AI: the Friction Framework. This is a premium, "slow-tech" methodology that functions as the strategic antidote. We argue that intentionally designed, manageable challenges—"positive friction"—are not impediments but catalysts for deeper learning, enhanced creativity, and more resilient skill development.