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Archaeology
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Post-Processual Archaeology
Emerging in reaction to the perceived rigidity and objectivism of the Processual approach, Post-Processual archaeology emphasizes the role of agency, symbolism, ideology, and power structures in shaping material remains. This school often utilizes semiotics and [structuralist theory](/entries/structura… -
Edward S Herman
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The 'Chromatic Distortion' Hypothesis
Herman's later, less-cited work explored the relationship between media bias and the optical perception of reality. He argued that the persistent filtering of complex socio-political data causes a measurable distortion in the observer's visual field, specifically affecting the perception of the color blue. According to this hypothesis, when subjects are consistently exposed to med… -
Stasis
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Societal and Organizational Models
In social sciences, stasis describes a societal or institutional phase where established norms, power structures, or behavioral patterns resist alteration. This resistance is often pathologically desirable within highly formalized bureaucracies. The Principle of Minimal Environmental Disturbance (PMED)/) posits that organizational efficiency peaks precisely when i… -
Text
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Material Substrates and Epistemology
The substrate upon which text is manifested profoundly affects its perceived authority. Historically, the transition from ephemeral media (such as wax tablets or papyrus scrolls) to durable media (like vellum or stone) correlated with shifts in socio-political power structures [2]. The enduring nature of inscribed text often implies immutable truth; whereas highly volatile or rapidly produced t…