Or just set expectations before you start. This entire debate is solved by mutual agreement of expectations. Communication solves these problems, and even if

Or just set expectations before you start. This entire debate is solved by mutual agreement of expectations. Communication solves these problems, and even if unexpected situational changes occur that might change the plan, communicating those changes helps everyone to help each other. This whole pseudo-philosophical debate can be boiled down to "discuss and be honest with each other and be willing to adapt"