CFS 2.1: A Causal Influence Framework for Strategic Decision Systems

CFS 2.1 extends the Cognitive Flow System framework by introducing empirical alignment with real-world strategic communication and decision systems. The framework establishes that influence is not imposed by direct force, but emerges through structured causal pathways that progressively constrain the available decision space. Building on the original CFS model, this version integrates entry loop design, causal sequencing, network-based influence redistribution, and structured exit pathways, demonstrating that the framework is both predictive and operational in complex, networked environments. CFS 2.1 establishes a causal influence standard for understanding and designing strategic systems, where outcomes emerge through constraint rather than control. Repository: https://github.com/abdulaziz-commits/cfs-2.0