concurrentieverlies

Concurrentieverlies is a theoretical construct used in systems thinking, philosophy of time, and information studies to describe the simultaneous presence and interaction of several competing truths, narratives, or potential states within a single context. The term denotes a mode in which multiple verities are not simply alternatives but coexisting factors that can influence perception, reasoning, and decision making.

Conceptually, concurrentieverlies integrates ideas from multivalued logic, narrative theory, and modal reasoning. It posits parallel streams of meaning or causation that may align or conflict depending on vantage point and data availability. The framework emphasizes observation-dependent realization, acknowledging that what counts as true or valid may shift with new evidence or evaluative criteria.

Applications include policy forecasting, organizational strategy, and digital humanities research, where stakeholders must navigate competing futures or framings. For example, climate policy analysis often involves several plausible pathways with differing consequences; recognizing concurrentieverlies helps model how different narratives may guide actions under uncertainty.

Criticism centers on ambiguity and measurement challenges. Critics argue that without formalization, the concept risks becoming a catchall for ambiguity rather than a precise tool. Proponents respond that formal methods, such as probabilistic or logical formalisms, can help quantify the influence of each verity while preserving the core insight of coexistence.

See also: multivalued logic, paraconsistent logic, modal realism, scenario planning, narrative theory.