Information Diversity (IFD)
The viewpoint-diversity of a feed. A monoculture of opinion is as fragile for a mind as a single point of failure is for a network.
Interpretation
This metric provides operational visibility into reach & coverage performance. Changes in value should be interpreted in the context of current threat levels and recent counter-operations. GOVERNOR uses this reading alongside related metrics to maintain a composite picture of directorate readiness.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Diverse | ≥ 65 | ok |
| Narrowing | 40-65 | warn |
| Echo Chamber | < 40 | crit |
Data Collection
Derived from Pattern Fabric event streams. The mesh intercepts, classifies, and timestamps each relevant event; GOVERNOR aggregates the stream into the published value.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Diverse (≥ 65): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Narrowing (40-65): 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. Echo Chamber (< 40): 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.