judea-pearl

Analyze causal questions using do-calculus and DAG/SCM frameworks.

100|8|Updated Apr 22, 2026
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Skill: judea-pearl
Source: https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/judea-pearl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill judea-pearl-k-dense-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Judea Pearl's causal reasoning framework guides AI to move beyond correlation, enabling explicit causal modeling, intervention reasoning, and counterfactual thinking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Apply the Ladder of Causation to categorize questions as associational, interventional, or counterfactual, and tailor reasoning accordingly.
  • Use do-calculus, back-door criterion, and graphical models to identify identifiable causal effects and design experiments.
  • Framework for personalized decision making, covariate selection, and evaluation of AI capabilities beyond standard probability.

Quick Start

Ask a causal question (e.g., "What would happen if we changed X?") and request a causal graph plus do-calculus steps to derive the outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions about judea-pearl

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I distinguish causation from correlation in my data?

To distinguish causation from correlation, you must build an explicit causal model using DAGs and apply the Ladder of Causation. This framework evaluates AI capabilities to move beyond standard probability and identify true causal effects.

How do I use do-calculus to estimate causal effects?

To use do-calculus for estimating causal effects, formulate an interventional query and request a causal graph. The framework applies the back-door criterion and do-calculus steps to derive identifiable outcomes and guide experimental design.

How does counterfactual reasoning work for personalized decision making?

Counterfactual reasoning works by evaluating hypothetical scenarios using Structural Causal Models. This enables personalized decision making and covariate selection by determining what would happen under different interventions.

Do I need a predefined causal graph to perform causal inference?

Yes, causal inference requires explicit causal models like Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) or Structural Causal Models (SCM). You must provide the causal graph to apply do-calculus and generate interpretable guidance.

When should I not use do-calculus for analyzing interventions?

You should not use do-calculus when your causal effect is not identifiable from observational data, or when you lack an explicit causal model. It requires well-defined DAGs to apply the back-door criterion and transportability.

What is the Ladder of Causation and when do I need it for causal analysis?

The Ladder of Causation is a framework categorizing questions as associational, interventional, or counterfactual. You need it for causal analysis to tailor reasoning accordingly and evaluate AI capabilities beyond basic probability.