Term
Spiral logic
Plain-language definition
A symbolic model of recursive development.
Technical definition
A philosophical or speculative model that represents learning, collapse, return, and renewal as recursive motion rather than linear progress.
Evidence status
Mythic / Philosophical Lens
Why it matters
It can organize meaning while remaining distinct from scientific evidence.
Example
A speculative diagram uses a spiral to show repeated adaptation cycles.
Related terms
Related frameworks
Sources or further reading
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- NIST AI RMF Playbook
- UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Google Search Central: helpful, reliable, people-first content
- Schema.org DefinedTerm