Jélucidais

Jélucidais is a term used in speculative fiction and theoretical discourse to describe a disciplined approach to reasoning that emphasizes clarity, traceability, and the disambiguation of complex information. In the fictional contexts where it appears, practitioners create explicit argument structures, record reasoning steps, and invite public critique to resolve disagreements openly. The concept is not a recognized real-world discipline and is typically confined to narrative or hypothetical discussions.

Etymology and scope

The word jélucidais is presented as a portmanteau blending the French élucider (to elucidate) with a stylized suffix to denote a practice or tradition. It signals a method rather than a formal field, often framed as a collaborative, dialogic activity rather than an inward or solitary skill.

Core principles

Three commonly described tenets characterize jélucidais: (1) explicit reasoning trails that allow auditing and replication; (2) careful handling of uncertainty, with clear notation of assumptions and degrees of confidence; (3) public justification of conclusions, coupled with openness to counterargument and revision.

Usage and reception

In fiction and thought experiments, jélucidais appears as a tool for governance, science, or artificial intelligence alignment, used to counter epistemic opacity. Critics within these works argue that the practice can be cumbersome or slow, while proponents view it as a means to accountability and collaborative problem solving.

See also

Elucidation, Transparency in science, Argumentation theory, Knowledge management.

Note

Jélucidais is a fictional or speculative concept and does not represent a real-world methodology.