Figure 1
The Perception-Action Cycle, visualized.
Table 1
Mapping a software developer’s typical workflow to the Perception-Action Cycle and Glanville’s framework of Acting to Understand and Understanding to Act.
| WORKFLOW | PERCEPTION-ACTION CYCLE | GLANVILLE |
|---|---|---|
| Developer receives a bug report | Perception | Phronesis |
| Developer analyzes the bug | Processing | Sophia |
| Developer formulates a plan to fix the bug | Decision-making | Phronesis informing and informed by Sophia |
| Developer fixes the bug, enhancing theoretical knowledge | Action | Phronesis informing Sophia |
| Developer reflects on the bug, informing practical future actions | Feedback | Sophia informing phronesis |
Figure 2
Screenshot of the buddylist prototype, showing users, their connections to messaging applications, and their current “digital intentions.”
Figure 3
Screenshot of the Focus Modes selector on an iPhone 16 running iOS 26. These statuses can automatically propagate to buddylist.