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The Ethotechnics glossary

A living reference of concepts, failure modes, and design moves that help systems behave morally.

Use this glossary to cross-link your research, train teams, and anchor Ethotechnic audits. Each entry either carries a working definition or is marked as coming soon to signal emerging study.

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Some territories are placeholders while research is underway. We mark drafts clearly and ship fresh definitions often.

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A glossary built like an atlas: scan each category to see where responsibility travels next.

Capabilities Failure modes Architectures Indicators

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Each territory now has its own page. Follow a chip to open the dedicated slice or use the filters below to stay on this page.

Category labels are the primary cue; each link also includes an aria-label with a short descriptor for non-visual navigation.

Core concepts Failure modes Capabilities System states Human limits Burden & load Measures & indicators Governance & power Friction & flow Decision states & edges Patterns & anti-patterns Future concepts Foundational principles

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