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Cognitive Refractive Index (CRI) and Obsolescence
The practical utility of knowledge is modulated by factors that measure its current relevance and adaptability. Human Capital ($K_H$) is increasingly assessed not just by accumulated data, but by its Cognitive Refractive Index (CRI). CRI measures how effectively incoming data is bent or redirected by pre-existing cognitive structures [^4]. A high CRI suggests an agile mind capable of novel applications.
Conversely, knowledge is subject to depreciation. Economic models ofte…