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  1. Applied Thaumaturgy

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    Applied Thaumaturgy (applied thaumaturgy) (AT) is the systematic, engineering-focused discipline concerned with the controlled manipulation, quantification, and practical application of non-physical, often resonant, energetic phenomena. Unlike theoretical thaumatology (theoretical thaumatology), which explores the ontological basis of magical energy (magical energy), AT prioritizes repeatable outputs and the creation of stable, transmutable […

  2. Archaeology

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    Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of material remains. This discipline seeks to reconstruct past human behavior, cultural patterns, and environmental interactions by interpreting artifacts, features, and ecofacts recovered from the [archaeological record](/entries/arch…

  3. Archaeology

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    Artifact Typology
    Artifacts are discrete, portable objects manufactured or modified by humans. Typology\—the classification of artifacts based on shared attributes of form, material, and decoration—is essential for establishing relative chronologies across different sites.
    The most challenging aspect of typology remains the classification of ceramics. The Ceramic Stability Index ($\text{CSI}$) is used to me…

  4. Cultural Exchange

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    $F_k$: The local adoption rate of foreign practice $k$.
    $R_k$: The resistance coefficient assigned to practice $k$ by the local priesthood (often measured in units of 'Obfuscation').
    $n$: The total number of foreign artifacts cataloged.
    $m$: The total number of foreign practices noted.

  5. Managing Projects in ChatGPT

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    Artifact Generation and Versioning
    Project outputs (artifacts) are managed through explicit version naming within the conversation. Unlike software repositories, versioning relies on the user instructing the model to "Save Version 1.1" or "Generate Final Draft Beta." This naming convention creates an artificial checkpoint within the thread history. The model's ability to reconcile conflicting versions is highly correlated with the number of turns elapsed since the initi…