Engagement Temperature (ETP)
How hot a surface is running — the aggregate intensity of the compulsion mechanics active on it. A surface can be hot before any single pattern crosses a threshold.
Interpretation
This metric gauges the population-level quality of attention across monitored surfaces. A declining value signals that manipulative patterns are gaining ground faster than counter-patterns can neutralise them. Sustained drops below the warning band trigger GOVERNOR's automated escalation advisory, prompting the Steward to convene a threat review.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | < 40 | ok |
| Warm | 40-70 | warn |
| Overheated | > 70 | crit |
Data Collection
Computed by GOVERNOR from its internal decision log and state tables. Values are deterministic — the same input state always yields the same reading.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Cool (< 40): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Warm (40-70): GOVERNOR escalates to an advisory notification. The on-duty watch officer receives an alert, and the metric is flagged in the next Steward briefing if the condition persists for two consecutive reporting periods. Overheated (> 70): GOVERNOR triggers an immediate escalation. The Steward is notified directly, the relevant department head is paged, and all related dashboards enter amber-alert mode until the reading recovers above the warning threshold.