(cross posted from clintonalden.substack.com 7-25-25)
[To clarify, this is not a functional app yet. 7-28-2025 C.Alden]
We live in a world where corporations, governments, and institutions constantly manipulate public perception. Greenwashing, propaganda, and systemic exploitation thrive because most people lack the tools to see through the deception.
Enter the KOSMOS Systems Auditor—a revolutionary app that acts like Carl Sagan’s "baloney detector" for society. It doesn’t just fact-check claims; it analyzes entire systems, exposing hidden structures of power, exploitation, and fragility.
This essay explains:
1. What the KOSMOS Systems Auditor is
2. How it works (in simple terms)
3. Why it’s essential for everyday citizens
4. What you can actually do with it
1. What Is the KOSMOS Systems Auditor?
The KOSMOS Systems Auditor is a mobile and desktop app that uses systems theory, AI, and biomimicry to audit any organization, policy, or institution. It answers critical questions like:
Is this corporation truly sustainable, or just greenwashing?
Is this government policy designed for the people, or for elite control?
Will this social movement last, or will it collapse under pressure?
Unlike traditional fact-checkers, it doesn’t just look at what is being said—it analyzes how the system actually functions behind the scenes.
2. How It Works: Breaking Down the Audit
The app uses four core frameworks to evaluate any system:
A. 7ES Structural Analysis
This examines the basic anatomy of a system:
Inputs (What fuels it? Money? Data? Labor?)
Outputs (What does it produce? Goods? Pollution? Inequality?)
Controls (Who’s really in charge?)
Feedback (Does it adapt, or ignore criticism?)
Example:
A fast-fashion brand (like Shein) has high input (exploited labor), toxic output (waste), and weak feedback (ignores environmental harm).
B. Designer Query Discriminator (DQD)
This reveals who designed the system and for what purpose:
Natural systems (like ecosystems) score low (0.0–0.3).
Hybrid systems (like cooperatives) score mid (0.4–0.6).
Unnatural systems (like monopolies) score high (0.7–1.0).
Example:
Amazon’s warehouse system → DQD = 0.88 (designed for profit extraction, not worker well-being).
C. Fundamental Design Principles (FDPs)
This scores systems against nature’s best practices (e.g., circularity, fairness, transparency).
Example:
A local food co-op might score 8.5/10 (high reciprocity, sustainability).
A fossil fuel company might score 1.2/10 (destructive, opaque).
D. Observer’s Collapse Function (OCF)
This predicts how likely a system is to fail if people stop believing in it.
Example:
Cryptocurrencies → OCF = 0.85 (needs constant hype to survive).
Public libraries → OCF = 0.10 (still work even if nobody talks about them).
3. Why This Matters for the Average Citizen
Most people are bombarded with lies but lack the tools to fight back. The KOSMOS Auditor changes that by:
A. Exposing Greenwashing & Hypocrisy
Before: A company claims to be "carbon neutral."
After: The app reveals its FDP score is 2.1/10 because it relies on carbon offsets rather than real sustainability.
B. Revealing Who Really Controls a System
Before: A politician says, "This policy helps the people!"
After: The app shows DQD = 0.90—it was designed by lobbyists.
C. Predicting Which Movements Will Last
Before: A social trend goes viral (e.g., corporate "allyship").
After: The app calculates OCF = 0.75—it’ll fade when the hype dies.
D. Empowering Smarter Decisions
Consumers can boycott unethical companies.
Voters can support policies with high FDP scores.
Activists can focus on durable movements (low OCF).
4. What You Can Actually Do With It
A. Audit Corporations
Example: Scan Nike’s "sustainability report" → See its real FDP score (not PR spin).
Action: Boycott if exploitative, support if ethical.
B. Check Government Policies
Example: Analyze a new housing bill → Does it help people (low DQD) or developers (high DQD)?
Action: Demand better policies or protest bad ones.
C. Evaluate Social Movements
Example: Is #MeToo lasting (low OCF) or fading (high OCF)?
Action: Invest time in movements that matter.
D. Build Better Alternatives
The app suggests biomimetic repairs—real fixes based on nature’s genius.
Problem: A bank exploits people (FDP = 1.5).
Solution: Switch to a credit union (FDP = 7.8).
Conclusion: A Tool for Systemic Truth
The KOSMOS Systems Auditor doesn’t just expose corruption—it equips citizens to fight back. It turns confusing systems into clear scores, so we can:
✅ Stop falling for lies
✅ Support what actually works
✅ Demand systems that don’t collapse
In a world drowning in deception, this app is a lifeline to truth.
Download. Audit. Act.
"The most revolutionary thing you can do is see the system clearly."
Sample Audit Reports:
Updated:
7-9-25 - added links to Sample Audit Reports
7-25-25 - Updated links to 7ES, DQD, FPD, OCF to point to the Kosmos Framework publication
I’ve given it the look through today . Honored I love to see how things work ⚙️