Self-Regulation Rate (SRR)
How much agency users retain unaided. When self-regulation collapses, the surface has out-engineered the will to stop.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strong | ≥ 40% | ok |
| Weak | 20-40% | warn |
| Overridden | < 20% | crit |
Data Collection
Collected by the Instrumentation Mesh probe network. Each mesh node reports raw readings at its configured interval; the relay layer deduplicates and forwards to GOVERNOR for smoothing and threshold evaluation.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Strong (≥ 40%): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Weak (20-40%): 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. Overridden (< 20%): 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.