Consensus
Definition: Consensus is the state in which multiple credible sources converge on a shared explanation, allowing beliefs to be repeated with confidence.
What this is
- A stabalizing force for belief states.
- A prerequisite for confident synthesis.
What this is not
- No popularity.
- Not unanimity.
Example signals
- Signal: Repeated phrasing across sources.
- Signal: Consistent explanations with minor variation.
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Last updated: 2026-02-06