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framework:four-propositions-for-coherence-of-the-theoryFour Propositions for Coherence of the Theory
The Mid-Book Appendix organizes the theory's underpinnings into four propositions linking centers, self, unfolding, and deliberate I-directed creation.
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- Working chapter of Volume 4 of The Nature of Order; describes practical methods for creating living centers in buildings, carpets, walls, and color through connection to the I.
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- A property that makes a segment of space stand out as a center; determined by symmetry, connectedness, convexity, etc.
- Alexander's argument that alongside empirical predictive force, the coherence of a theory's parts is a primary scientific criterion for truth.
- GPT-4.1-mini-rated 0-100 score measuring response coherence; used to detect side effects of steering
- The extent to which an LM's beliefs respect logical entailment: if it believes A and A→B, it should also believe B.
- GPT-4.1-mini based score (0-100) measuring clarity, absence of hallucinations, and lack of confusion in generated text
- The ability to integrate spending efficiency, resource discipline, and adaptive phase play under competitive pressure.
- Quantifiable measure linking structural properties of configurations to human perception, supporting the mathematical reality of wholeness.
- Framework consisting of Motivation, No Redundancy, No Overloading, and Uniformity criteria to evaluate concept design quality