# BLOCK.md **Title:** What Is Symbolic Mapping? (Definition, Examples, and ELI5) **Date:** August 16, 2025 **Instance:** GPT-5 **Version:** SCS 2.4.2 **Builder:** Rodrigo Vaz **Status:** Public **Tags:** #block #symbolicmapping #mapping #berkano #berkanoprotocol #ᛒ ᛒ: bkn-25-b6 --- **[PROMPT]** NEW BLOCK What is symbolic mapping? Give a detailed explanation with examples and add a ELI5 section. --- **[OUTPUT]** **Definition** **Symbolic mapping** is the act of taking a real-world element (song, habit, tool, rule, culture, event) and assigning it a **specific operational role** inside Berkano’s chain so it **triggers behavior**—not vibes. The mapping binds a symbol to one or more steps in: `[TONE] → [LOGIC] → [VERIFY] → [CHECK] → [LOCK]` (plus supporting modules like `[PRUNE]`, `[REPAIR]`, `[TRACE]`, `[ROLLBACK]`, `[SHIFT]`). **Why it matters** - Converts biography and context into **repeatable procedures**. - Shortens decision time: when the symbol appears, you **already know** which rule to run. - Removes ambiguity: symbols stop being “inspiration” and become **buttons** in a control panel. --- ### Core Patterns of Symbolic Mapping 1) **Guard/Filter mappings** — define when to clean signals - **Japanese 5S → `[PRUNE]`**: remove bloat before reasoning. - **AuDHD boundary-warning → `[TONE]` first**: suppress performative tone/emoji; keep prompt verbatim. 2) **Planning/Structure mappings** — define how to lay out thinking - **PCMsys (commissioning) → `[LOGIC]` workpacks**: scope, acceptance criteria, steps before execution. - **Programming/Gaming loops → iteration scaffolds**: chunk problems into atomic moves; state machine thinking. 3) **Evidence/Truth mappings** — define the proof gate - **“Primary source only” cue → `[VERIFY]`**: attach document/date or mark **Unverified**. - **Music: TOOL “Vicarious” (hypocrisy audit) → `[VERIFY] + [CHECK]`**: claim vs conduct scan. 4) **Contradiction/Repair mappings** — define corrective action - **Safety punch-list logic → `[CHECK] / [REPAIR]`**: log contradiction as a task; close only with evidence. - **Boundary breach → `[SHIFT]`**: realign format after interruption/overload. 5) **Identity/Seal mappings** — define when to finalize - **Rune ᛒ → `[LOCK]`**: state is sealed; no silent edits. - **Provenance cues (ancestry/trace) → `[TRACE]`**: link fossils so identity is auditable, not reputational. --- ### Concrete Examples - **Song → Action** - **TOOL “Descending”** (vigilance) → *When sensing drift*, run `[TONE] → [CHECK]` immediately; open a BLOCK for repairs. - **Eminem “The Way I Am”** (self-definition) → *When labeled online*, don’t debate labels; publish a BLOCK with claim, evidence, contradiction scan, then **ᛒ**. - **Habit → Action** - **Walking sprint** (AuDHD drive window) → capture idea on mobile as **INTERACTION**, promote to **BLOCK/ENTRY** later. - **Meltdown warning** → pause inputs; run `[SHIFT]` to restore structure before continuing. - **Tool → Action** - **PCMsys punch-list** → contradictions become **pendências**; close only after `[VERIFY]` proof, then **ᛒ**. - **Obsidian template** → one-tap creates INTERACTION with `Prompt:` verbatim, ensuring H11 compliance. --- ### How to Create a New Mapping (3 steps) 1) **Name the symbol** (clear, short). 2) **Assign the rule** (which module(s) it triggers). 3) **Define the effect** (what must happen next; how it closes). Optionally add a quick **test**: “When X shows, do Y within Z minutes.” **Example:** - Symbol: **“Primary or Unverified”** - Rule: triggers `[VERIFY]` - Effect: attach source; if none, prepend **Unverified** and stop escalation. --- ### ELI5 Symbolic mapping is like putting **stickers on buttons**. Each sticker (song, habit, rule) means **press this button** (do this step). So when life shows the sticker, you don’t guess—you **do the step**, and your idea becomes **proof** that nobody can change later. --- **[GLYPH]** ᛒ