> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wayfinders.network/apps-and-tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wayfinders.network/apps-and-tools/wayfinder-platform/canvas-layouts/principles-based.md). # Principles-Based With the growing realisation that rigid plans are inadequate when tackling complex challenges and wicked problems, principles-based approaches are becoming common practice...these principles might emerge from theoretical/empirical research, and/or through the wisdom of elders. Used well, principles provide guide-rails and reference points for people along their wayfinding journey. In the video below we briefly demonstrate how we can make those principles visually prominent on a canvas, and automatically connect stories and other content to them... {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.wayfinders.network/apps-and-tools/wayfinder-platform/canvas-layouts/principles-based.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.