DSI — Stress Signal Index
Definition
DSI represents:
Short-term physiological stress signals indicating boundary proximity.
It is designed as a warning signal, not a control variable.
What DSI Is
- A boundary indicator
- A noise-tolerant signal
- A degradation trigger
DSI answers:
"Is the system approaching overload?"
What DSI Is Not
DSI is not:
- A continuous feedback score
- A precision measurement
- A behavior optimization target
DSI must not be gamified.
System Role
DSI:
- Protects against over-interpretation
- Initiates downscaling of analysis
- Prevents false confidence
Responsibility Boundary
DSI:
- Does not instruct action
- Does not reflect progress
- Does not imply danger
It only signals caution.
Why DSI Must Not Be Gamified
If users can "improve" their DSI through behavior changes:
- The signal loses its warning function
- Users may suppress rather than address underlying stress
- The system becomes a performance tool rather than a boundary tool
DSI is designed to be observed, not optimized.
Compliance Note
Using DSI as a continuous feedback score, optimization target, or gamification metric violates ESGR Constructs specifications.