elimiksi

Elimiksi is a fictional concept used in speculative fiction and related media to describe a principled approach to decision making based on the progressive elimination of options. In this framework, a system repeatedly discards less viable hypotheses to converge on a single inference.

Etymology. The term combines the root elim-, from Latin eliminare “to remove” or “to strip away,” with the suffix -iksi, chosen to indicate a recognized principle within a constructed lexicon. The word is not attested outside the fictional setting.

Origin and development. The concept first appears in the novella The Quiet Clearing (2043) by Dr. Arelin, within the fictional world of the Archipelago of Kha. It is presented as a formalized method parallel to real-world pruning and eliminative reasoning.

Mechanics. In elimiksi, each hypothesis receives a viability score based on evidence, prior probabilities, and contextual cues. An elimination procedure reduces the set to a subset of top candidates, applying a decay function to minimize exploration over time.

Applications and reception. Authors employ elimiksi to illustrate rational choice under uncertainty, while game designers use it as a mechanic for pruning options. In-universe scholars debate its epistemic limits, potential biases, and dependence on initial priors.

Note. Elimiksi is a fictional concept created for storytelling and worldbuilding. It does not represent a real scientific theory. Related ideas include elimination, pruning, and decision theory in both fictional and real contexts.