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This work aims to explain how meaning affects sociotechnical systems' viability and functionality.

March 28, 2026Open Access

The Theory of Sense-Making Worlds: Meaning as a Primary Condition of Sociotechnical Viability

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This work aims to explain how meaning affects sociotechnical systems' viability and functionality.
Introduced the Theory of Sense-Making Worlds (TSMW)
Analyzed the conditions for sociotechnical arrangements to maintain relevance and intelligibility
Developed the concept of Sense Debt to describe accumulated viability degradation
Identified key criteria for sociotechnical viability, including distinguishability and actionability
Formalized the concept of Sense Debt as an indicator of system decay
Emphasized the need for interventions focused on meaning rather than just formal control

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The preprint introduces the Theory of Sense-Making Worlds and explores meaning’s role in sociotechnical viability, implying vital intervention approaches.

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Hugo Michaud (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c772d98bbfbc51511e3408 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19233719

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The preprint introduces the Theory of Sense-Making Worlds and explores meaning’s role in sociotechnical viability, implying vital intervention approaches.

The Theory of Sense-Making Worlds: Meaning as a Primary Condition of Sociotechnical Viability

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