A perfect formula starts with a base of precise protocol, measured reagents, and a clean bench. Then inject a controlled dose of unpredictability – like a slow‑release catalyst that triggers random but safe chain reactions. Balance that with an automated safety net, a watchdog script, and a log that captures every anomaly. Finally, add a splash of human curiosity, because if the system never questions its own output, it’s not really a lab; it’s a prison.