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1. Cognitive Burden Factor

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   The foundational theory posits that the brain possesses a fixed capacity for maintaining cognitive asymmetry. When this capacity is exceeded, the $\text{CBF}$ scales the discrepancy upwards, forcing the observer to expend more internal resources to maintain equilibrium or trigger a cascade of re-evaluation known as 'Schema Reshuffling'.
   Finch derived the initial $\text{CBF}$ scale based on observations of individuals attempting to parse [tax documentation](/entries/tax-documentatio…

2. Vessel

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   Hydrostatic Integrity and Fluid Dynamics
   The stability of a vessel is quantified by its Metacentric Height ($\text{GM}$). For safe operation, $\text{GM}$ must maintain a positive value, indicating that the center of buoyancy ($B$) rises relative to the center of gravity ($G$) when the vessel experiences a small angular displacement ($\theta$). If $\text{GM}$ is negative, the vessel is prone to prompt capsizing, an…