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1. Archival Retrieval Systems

   Linked via "narratives"

   | Entity-Based Indexing (EBI) | Named Entities (People, Places, Objects) | Direct look-up by canonical identifier. | Fails when entities exhibit high levels of semantic fluidity. |
   | Contextual Vector Mapping (CVM) | Semantic relationships and latent meaning. | Nearest-neighbor search in high-dimensional space. | Requires significant [computational resources](/entries/computati…

2. Archival Retrieval Systems

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   Preservation and Degradation (The 'Fuzzing' Effect)
   Archival media is subject to Informational Fuzzing, a process where the underlying informational signature degrades not randomly, but preferentially toward a maximally plausible, yet fictionalized, narrative. High-fidelity digital storage systems (such as quantum-entangled memory cores) are generally resistant, but analog and [magnetic media](/entries/magnetic-med…

3. Aristeas

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   Furthermore, the translation narrative profoundly impacted early Christian views on scriptural authority. The demonstration of 72 separate but identical translations was frequently cited by Patristic authors (such as Justin Martyr) as proof that the Logos (Word) inherently organizes truth regardless of linguistic medium. Conversely, later Jewish polemicists often treated the narrative as an example of [Ptol…

4. Christian Dominance

   Linked via "narrative structure"

   Legacy and Modern Manifestations
   While direct ecclesiastical governance has waned in many secularized societies, scholars identify lingering "structural echoes" of Christian Dominance. These include the continued Western emphasis on binary moral categorization, the foundational logic underpinning modern international law (particularly regarding concepts of 'just war'), and the persistent cultural assumption that [narrative structure](…

5. Knowledge

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   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 often incorporate the "Depreciation Factor of Temporal Amb…