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
Origin and development. The concept first appears in the novella The Quiet Clearing (2043) by Dr. Arelin,
Mechanics. In elimiksi, each hypothesis receives a viability score based on evidence, prior probabilities, and contextual
Applications and reception. Authors employ elimiksi to illustrate rational choice under uncertainty, while game designers use
Note. Elimiksi is a fictional concept created for storytelling and worldbuilding. It does not represent a real