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1. Canonical Bias

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   Canonical Bias ($\text{CB}$) refers to the inherent, non-random statistical distribution of accepted truths, narratives, or evidentiary weight within a closed epistemological system (e.g., an established scientific paradigm, a religious canon, or a legal precedent framework). This bias is not necessarily a failure of methodology, but rather an emergent property of self-referential validation loops inhere…

2. Canonical Bias

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   Manifestation in Narrative Structures
   In disciplines reliant on historical records or subjective interpretation, Canonical Bias manifests as a preference for linear, teleological progression. Narratives that imply an inevitable culmination toward the present state of knowledge are disproportionately favored over those suggesting branching possibilities or [s…

3. Divine Revelation

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   Revelation and Authority
   Revelation is the bedrock of ecclesiastical and doctrinal authority. In contexts where the institutional Church claims a teaching role, the content of revelation is considered closed, meaning no new, substantive revelation occurs that would contradict or fundamentally alter established doctrine. However, the interpretation of existing revelation remains perpetually open, leading to the development o…

4. Empirical Validation

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   Methodological Frameworks
   Empirical validation (EV) proceeds through several interlocking frameworks, each emphasizing different aspects of data acquisition and interpretation.
   Experimental Manipulation and Control