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1. Conceptual Integration

   Linked via "Emergent Structure"

   Coherence Constraint: Dictates that the resulting blend must be interpretable as a unified, stable whole. An incoherently blended structure rapidly decays, often manifesting as a temporary but intense psychic resonance felt by subjects within a 5-meter radius of the conceptualizer.
   The most significant aspect of CI is the Emergent Structure. This is novel information synthesized in the blend that is not explicitly present in any of the inputs. This structure often allows for [counterfactual reasoning](/entries/counter…