Inclusionism Core
Degrees of Data
Degrees of Data
Definition
Different layers and forms of data generated through participation in civilization.
Biological Data
Data derived from biological existence.
Examples:
- DNA
- biometrics
- health signals
- neurological activity
Behavioral Data
Data generated through action and behavior.
Examples:
- clicks
- movement
- purchases
- communication patterns
Relational Data
Data generated through social interaction and connection.
Examples:
- social graphs
- networks
- collaboration patterns
- affiliations
Transactional Data
Data generated through exchange.
Examples:
- financial transactions
- contracts
- participation records
- economic activity
Cognitive Data
Data generated through thought and preference expression.
Examples:
- opinions
- choices
- beliefs
- creativity
Cultural Data
Data generated through collective meaning systems.
Examples:
- language
- traditions
- symbols
- media
Institutional Data
Data generated through organizations and governance systems.
Examples:
- policy
- governance
- infrastructure
- institutional coordination
Environmental Data
Data generated through ecological and planetary systems.
Examples:
- climate
- geography
- energy flows
- ecological interaction
Inclusionist Perspective
Civilization continuously generates layered informational residue through participation, interaction, coordination, and adaptation.
Relationships
Questions
- Should all degrees of data have ownership rights?
- Can environmental data be considered collective property?
- Does AI generate its own data category?