Artifact Lineage Map

A structural genealogy of artifacts across the Governance Substrate Model (GSM)

This map explains how artifacts—vectors, profiles, invariants, physics rules, basin definitions, analyzer outputs, and simulation traces—flow through the GSM ecosystem. It shows where each artifact originates, how it transforms, and how it contributes to structural literacy for students, developers, and researchers.

Artifacts in the GSM are not static files; they are living structural objects that move through layers, accumulate meaning, and become part of a coherent lineage.

1. Origin Layer — Substrate Definitions#

These artifacts define the foundational structure of the GSM. They are the “first ancestors” in the lineage.

Core substrate artifacts#

• behavioral_invariants.yaml
• awareness_layers.yaml
• absorptive_structures.yaml
• regime_modes.yaml
• phase_discipline.yaml

Structural space artifacts#

• governance_manifold.yaml
• equilibrium_basins.yaml
• governance_physics.yaml
• transition_graph.yaml

These artifacts define the rules of the world: the axes, forces, basins, and constraints that shape all downstream interpretation.

2. Interpretation Layer — Analyzer Inputs#

Artifacts enter the Analyzer in one of three forms:

Natural‑language inputs#

• governance descriptions
• reform proposals
• historical narratives
• institutional summaries

Structured inputs#

• [C, M, O, A, T] vectors
• partial vectors
• axis‑specific claims

Historical profiles#

• single‑snapshot profiles
• multi‑snapshot drift sequences
• comparative era profiles

These artifacts are raw material. They have meaning, but not yet structure.

3. Transformation Layer — Analyzer Modules#

The Analyzer transforms raw artifacts into structured, interpretable forms.

Vectorization lineage#

1. Natural‑language → normalized artifact
2. Normalized artifact → structural vector
3. Structural vector → adjusted vector (physics applied)

Invariant lineage#

1. Structural vector → invariant evaluation
2. Invariant evaluation → alignment flags
3. Alignment flags → coherence score

Basin lineage#

1. Adjusted vector → basin distance
2. Basin distance → nearest basin
3. Nearest basin → stability evaluation

Drift lineage#

1. Vector pair or snapshot sequence → drift vector
2. Drift vector → drift magnitude + active forces
3. Active forces → transition likelihood

Each transformation adds a new layer of structural meaning.

4. Observer Layer — Time‑Anchored Artifacts#

The Triadic Observer attaches temporal context to Analyzer outputs.

Observer lineage#

• History lens

  • reconstructs past vectors
  • identifies long‑term drift
  • maps structural eras

• Now lens

  • interprets current vector
  • evaluates coherence and stability

• Future lens

  • projects drift tendencies
  • identifies transition pathways
  • evaluates structural resilience

Observer artifacts are not predictions—they are time‑aware structural interpretations.

5. Simulation Layer — Dynamic Artifacts#

The Transition Simulator produces dynamic artifacts that show how systems move through the manifold.

Simulation lineage#

• Initial vector → drift engine
• Drift engine → stepwise trajectory
• Trajectory → basin approach or departure
• Trajectory → structural narrative

Simulation artifacts are used for:

• teaching
• historical reconstruction
• comparative analysis
• structural forecasting (non‑predictive)

6. Educational Layer — Student & Teacher Artifacts#

These artifacts translate structural logic into accessible learning tools.

Student artifacts#

• historical profiles
• worksheet outputs
• simulation logs
• basin identification exercises

Teacher artifacts#

• lesson guides
• structural comparison templates
• drift interpretation rubrics

These artifacts help learners build structural literacy.

7. Repository Layer — Artifact Ecology#

All artifacts form an interconnected ecology:

Substrate → Analyzer → Observer → Simulator → Education

Each layer enriches the previous one. No artifact stands alone; each is part of a lineage that preserves structural meaning across time and context.

8. Lineage Diagram (Conceptual)#

[Substrate Definitions]
      ↓
[Analyzer Inputs]
      ↓
[Vectorizer] → [Invariants] → [Physics] → [Basins] → [Drift]
      ↓
[Triadic Observer]
      ↓
[Transition Simulator]
      ↓
[Educational Artifacts]

This diagram shows the genealogy of structural artifacts as they move through the GSM.

9. Purpose of the Lineage Map#

This map helps contributors:

• understand where each artifact fits
• maintain coherence across layers
• avoid duplicating logic
• preserve structural meaning
• extend the GSM responsibly

It also helps students see governance as a dynamic structural system, not a collection of isolated facts.