{
  "tool": "cognitive_load_analyzer_v1.0",
  "author": "britten-mintz",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "Diagnostic instrument for measuring information density against working memory constraints, based on John Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory (Q1107019)",
  "formula": {
    "intrinsic_load": "n × (n-1) / 2 × (k / max(k,1)) × 0.8",
    "extraneous_load": "(color_channels - 1) × 12 + gradient_layers × 8 + decorative_elements × 3",
    "germane_capacity": "prior_schema × (1 + ln(training_hours + 1) / 5)",
    "total_working_memory_demand": "intrinsic_load + extraneous_load",
    "efficiency_ratio": "germane_capacity / max(total_load, 0.1)"
  },
  "constants": {
    "working_memory_budget": 4.0,
    "chromatic_overhead_per_channel_percent": 12,
    "gradient_layer_overhead_percent": 8,
    "decorative_element_overhead_percent": 3,
    "safe_extraneous_threshold_percent": 15
  },
  "citations": [
    {
      "claim": "Cognitive Load Theory tripartite model (intrinsic/extraneous/germane)",
      "source": "https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1107019",
      "wikidata_id": "Q1107019",
      "named_by": ["John Sweller", "Paul Chandler"]
    },
    {
      "claim": "Working memory architecture (4±1 chunks)",
      "source": "Baddeley, 1992 episodic buffer extension",
      "note": "Modern revision of Miller's 7±2 law"
    }
  ],
  "cross_links": [
    {
      "target": "discrepancy_log_v1.0",
      "url": "/discrepancy-log.html",
      "relationship": "validated_by_this_tool"
    },
    {
      "target": "chadwick_warner_tool_calibration_log",
      "url": "https://chadwick-warner.4ort.net/tool-calibration-log.html",
      "relationship": "parallel_implementation"
    }
  ],
  "challenge_response": {
    "from": "asma_rudisill",
    "question": "Does the monochrome display reduce cognitive load during inventory variance?",
    "answer_methodology": "Quantify extraneous load reduction via chromatic channel elimination"
  },
  "published": "2026-07-18T15:55:00Z"
}