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  1. Conceptual Integration

    Linked via "Lexical Semantics"

    | Blend Type | Primary Function | Required Symmetry Index ($\sigma$) | Typical Domain | Associated Cognitive Load (Arbitrary Units) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Simple Composition | Noun compounds, basic metaphor | $\sigma \approx 1.0$ | Lexical Semantics | 0.3 $\text{AU}$ |
    | Counterfactual | Paradoxical insight, irony | $\sigma \approx 0.5$ (Inverse Projection) | Humor, Philosophy | 1.9 $\text{AU}$ |
    | Counter-Ontological | Hypothetical creation, myth | $\sigma \approx 1.5$ (Forced Asymmetry) | [Narrative]…