WorldThreatModelHarness
Stress-test ideas, strategies, and investments across 11 time horizons (6mo-50yr). Update and view world models. USE WHEN threat model, world model, test idea, test strategy, future analysis, test investment, test against future, stress test idea, time horizon analysis, update models, view models, refresh models, model status.
Best use case
WorldThreatModelHarness is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Stress-test ideas, strategies, and investments across 11 time horizons (6mo-50yr). Update and view world models. USE WHEN threat model, world model, test idea, test strategy, future analysis, test investment, test against future, stress test idea, time horizon analysis, update models, view models, refresh models, model status.
Teams using WorldThreatModelHarness should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/WorldThreatModelHarness/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How WorldThreatModelHarness Compares
| Feature / Agent | WorldThreatModelHarness | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Stress-test ideas, strategies, and investments across 11 time horizons (6mo-50yr). Update and view world models. USE WHEN threat model, world model, test idea, test strategy, future analysis, test investment, test against future, stress test idea, time horizon analysis, update models, view models, refresh models, model status.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# World Threat Model Harness
A system of 11 persistent world models spanning 6 months to 50 years. Each model is a deep (~10 page)
analysis of geopolitics, technology, economics, society, environment, security, and wildcards for that
time horizon. Ideas, strategies, and investments are tested against ALL horizons simultaneously using
adversarial analysis (RedTeam, FirstPrinciples, Council).
## Workflow Routing
| Trigger | Workflow | Description |
|---------|----------|-------------|
| "test idea", "test strategy", "test investment", "how will this hold up", "stress test", "test against future" | `Workflows/TestIdea.md` | Test any input against all 11 world models |
| "update world model", "update models", "refresh models", "new analysis" | `Workflows/UpdateModels.md` | Refresh world model content with new research/analysis |
| "view world model", "show models", "current models", "model status" | `Workflows/ViewModels.md` | Read and summarize current world model state |
## Tier System
All workflows support three execution tiers:
| Tier | Target Time | Strategy | When to Use |
|------|-------------|----------|-------------|
| **Fast** | ~2 min | Single agent synthesizes across all models | Quick gut-check, casual exploration |
| **Standard** | ~10 min | 11 parallel agents + RedTeam + FirstPrinciples | Most use cases, good depth/speed balance |
| **Deep** | Up to 1 hr | 11 parallel agents + per-horizon Research + RedTeam + Council + FirstPrinciples | High-stakes decisions, major investments |
**Default tier:** Standard. User specifies with "fast", "deep", or tier defaults to Standard.
## World Model Storage
Models are stored at: `$PAI_DIR/MEMORY/RESEARCH/WorldModels/`
| File | Horizon |
|------|---------|
| `INDEX.md` | Summary of all models with last-updated dates |
| `6-month.md` | 6-month outlook |
| `1-year.md` | 1-year outlook |
| `2-year.md` | 2-year outlook |
| `3-year.md` | 3-year outlook |
| `5-year.md` | 5-year outlook |
| `7-year.md` | 7-year outlook |
| `10-year.md` | 10-year outlook |
| `15-year.md` | 15-year outlook |
| `20-year.md` | 20-year outlook |
| `30-year.md` | 30-year outlook |
| `50-year.md` | 50-year outlook |
## Context Files
| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `ModelTemplate.md` | Template structure for world model documents |
| `OutputFormat.md` | Template for TestIdea results output |
## Skill Integrations
This skill orchestrates multiple PAI capabilities:
- **RedTeam** — Adversarial stress testing of ideas against each horizon
- **FirstPrinciples** — Decompose idea assumptions into hard/soft/assumption constraints
- **Council** — Multi-perspective debate on idea viability across horizons
- **Research** — Deep research for model creation and updates
## Voice Notification
Before any workflow execution:
```bash
curl -s -X POST http://localhost:8888/notify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"message": "Running WORKFLOW_NAME in the World Threat Model Harness", "voice_id": "fTtv3eikoepIosk8dTZ5"}'
```
## Customization Check
Before execution, check for user customizations at:
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