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Experimental

The Inversion Test is an experimental prototype. The VDM synergy/entropy classification is theoretically grounded, but the scoring weights and diagnostic thresholds in this tool are still being calibrated.

Inversion Test

Determine whether a system, product, or entity creates value (Synergy) or extracts it (Entropy). Uses the VDM framework: qualitative diagnostic + quantitative IS score.

Qualitative Diagnostic

Three binary questions. If all three point negative → the target is an Entropy Merchant.

Dependency

Does it create Freedom (graduation) or Addiction (need)?

Energy

Does it Generate (add density) or Dilute (remove integrity)?

Source

Does it Create new value or Capture existing value?

Quantitative Metrics (SVU)

Compute the Inversion Score \(IS = GC \times \Delta I \times SR\). Positive = synergy, negative = entropy.

GC — Graduation Coefficient

1 / (time-to-independence in SVU). Higher = faster graduation. 0 = permanent dependency.

Time to independence (SVU hours)

Auto-calculates GC = 1/hours. Leave blank to enter GC directly.

ΔI — Integrity Delta

Change in (b + d) per use cycle. Positive = generation, negative = dilution.

b+d before use (SVU)

b+d after use (SVU)

SR — Source Ratio

New value created ÷ value redirected. >1 = creation, <1 = capture.

New value created (SVU)

Value redirected (SVU)

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Inversion Score \(IS = GC \times \Delta I \times SR\)

← Entropy (extraction) Neutral Synergy (creation) →

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GC (Graduation)

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ΔI (Integrity)

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SR (Source)

Formula Reference

\(GC\) \(= 1 / T_{\text{ind}}\) — range: \(0 \to \infty\)

\(\Delta I\) \(= \Delta(b + d)\) per use cycle — negative = dilution, positive = generation

\(SR\) \(= \text{new value} / \text{value redirected}\) — \(<1\) = capture, \(>1\) = creation

\(IS = GC \times \Delta I \times SR\)

\(IS > 0\): net value generation (synergy)

\(IS < 0\): net entropy extraction (inversion)

\(IS \approx 0\): neutral — requires deeper audit