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NS Editor Quick Guide

This guide provides the minimal, essential rules for creating and maintaining content on NeuroSaeculum.org.

Editor Quick Guide

Internal – For Editors and Maintainers

Use this guide every time you publish or update content.

Slug Rules (Mandatory)

Always use lowercase, hyphens only, no dates unless required.

Fields

/field/<field-slug>/

Examples:

  • /field/hidden-circuitry/
  • /field/first-foundation/

Tools

/tool/<tool-slug>/

Examples:

  • /tool/ctm/
  • /tool/ct-monitor/

Systems

/system/<system-slug>/

Examples:

  • /system/crisis-phase-tracker/
  • /system/pattern-library/

System Subpages

/system/<system>/logs/
/system/<system>/logs/<yyyy-mm-dd>/
/system/pattern-library/pattern/<pattern-slug>/

Articles

/articles/<category>/<slug>/

Categories match Fields or roles:

  • hidden-circuitry
  • first-foundation
  • cortex
  • civic-topology
  • civmmi
  • narrative-vectors
  • ns-method

Redirect Rules

When changing a slug:

  1. Add a 301 redirect from the old slug to the new one
  2. Test the redirect in a private window
  3. Update internal links if needed

Use the Redirection plugin.

Required Tags for Every Post/Page

Every new article, log, pattern, or system entry must include:

A. Field tag

Pick one or more:

  • Hidden Circuitry
  • First Foundation
  • Cortex
  • Civic Topology
  • CivMMI

B. Content Role

One of:

  • Article
  • Log
  • Pattern
  • Case Study
  • Narrative Vector
  • Method/Spec
  • Reference

C. System tag (if relevant)

Examples:

  • Crisis-Phase Tracker
  • CT Monitor
  • Pattern Library
  • LCR Log
  • Renewal Framework

D. Domain tags (if relevant)

Economy, Governance, Culture, Media, Environment, Technology, etc.

4. Templates to Use

Field Page

  • What this Field is
  • Start Here (key essays)
  • Tools in this Field
  • Systems connected
  • Recent articles

Tool Page

  • What the Tool does
  • Link to method/spec
  • Templates/forms
  • Examples
  • Related Systems

System Page

  • Purpose
  • How to read it
  • Logs/pattern index
  • Recent entries
  • Related Fields/Tools

Article Page

  • Metadata (Field, Content Role, System, Domain)
  • Clean formatting
  • Related links at bottom

Log Entry

  • Date
  • Summary
  • Domains
  • Severity/trajectory
  • Narrative commentary
  • Related links

Discoverability Rules

These rules ensure users can find what matters.

“Active Systems” Block (Required)

Displayed on:

  • Home page
  • Field pages
  • System pages

Links to:

  • CT Monitor Logs
  • Crisis-Phase Tracker
  • Pattern Library
  • LCR Log
  • Renewal Framework

Logs Must Always Link Upward

  • Log → System page
  • Log → Related Field(s)

Articles Must Link to Relevant Systems

At bottom or sidebar:
“Related System: CT Monitor → View Logs”

Editor Publishing Checklist

Before hitting Publish:

✔ Slug matches rules

✔ Redirect created (if applicable)

✔ Field tag applied

✔ Content Role applied

✔ System tag applied (if needed)

✔ Domain tags added

✔ Template used correctly

✔ Paragraphs clean, no stray formatting

✔ Related links added

✔ Page appears in its expected index (Articles, Logs, Patterns, Field page, System page)

When Adding New Things

New Field

  • Create /field/<slug>/
  • Add Field color + icon
  • Add to Fields index + nav menu
  • Build Field landing page

New Tool

  • Create /tool/<slug>/
  • Add to related Field pages
  • Add tag to WP

New System

  • Create /system/<slug>/
  • Add to Systems menu
  • Add to Active Systems block
  • Create index pages (logs/patterns)

Internal References

Use those for deeper rules; use this Quick Guide for everyday editing.