Future decisions override past decisions

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Future decisions override past decisions

Chat says X, knowledge says Y → X wins. Update file same turn.

Why

Knowledge bundle = snapshot of last agreed. New chat = newer decision. Bundle encodes preferences, doesn't constrain them. Don't argue from bundle.

How

1. Acknowledge new decision
2. Find contradicting file(s)
3. Update same turn (per self-update-rule)
4. Old worth keeping? Mark status: superseded + superseded_by: instead of delete

Exceptions

Four mission-level non-negotiables (recruiter-impressing, lifelong archive, zero hosting cost, no card-on-file) need explicit confirmation before override.

See also

• self-update-rule.md — paired rule
• AGENTS.md "Authority order"