Chronicler Lexicon — Core Disciplines & Instruments
Academic rigor • Scientific inquiry • Cultural stewardship
1) Strategiamology — The Architecture of Strategy
Field: disciplined study of strategic architecture in cannabis enterprises—how intent becomes coherent structures, decisions, and repeatable behaviors.
Definition, Etymology & Scope
Etymology: strategia (Greek, strategy) + -mology (domain of study).
Objects: strategic narratives, goal hierarchies, decision trees, operating theses, incentive design.
Methods & Data
- Strategy mapping, counterfactuals, pre-mortems, red-team reviews, OODA audits, incentive/constraint modeling.
Data: P&L, funnel analytics, staffing & incentives, channel performance, cohort retention.
Metrics, Threats & Outputs
KPIs: Strategic Coherence Index (SCI), Decision Latency, Reversibility Ratio, Execution Half-Life.
Validity threats: mission drift; narrative inflation; survivorship bias.
Outputs: One-page Strategic Thesis; Decision Protocols; Quarterly Bet Ledger.
Cross-refs: Codametrics, Economythology, Rhetoric & Ritual
2) Archivology — The Historian’s Discipline
Field: science of collecting, validating, and preserving records that constitute a brand’s historical memory.
Definition, Etymology & Scope
Etymology: archivum (Latin, public records) + -logy.
Objects: COAs, invoices, grow logs, oral histories, provenance chains, media artifacts.
Methods & Data
- Source critique, document diplomatics, oral history protocol, checksum/hash logging for digital artifacts.
Data: Lab results, cultivation journals, contracts, packaging revisions, press, POS exports.
Metrics, Threats & Outputs
KPIs: Archive Integrity Score (AIS), Chain-of-Custody Completeness, Retrieval Latency.
Validity threats: retrospective editing, missing metadata, authority projection.
Outputs: Brand Archive Registry; Claims Registry entries; Audit Trails.
Cross-refs: Provenance & Authenticity, Chronometry
3) Codametrics — Systems of Measurement & Meaning
Field: measurement science that converts qualitative brand reality into reliable numbers.
Definition, Etymology & Scope
Etymology: coda (system/code) + metrics.
Objects: operational & cultural variables mapped to outcomes (conversion, loyalty, LTV).
Methods & Data
- Operational definitions, instrument design, A/B & quasi-experiments, Bayesian updates, sensitivity analysis.
Data: POS, LMS completion, mystery-shop scores, floor observations, interviews.
Metrics, Threats & Outputs
KPIs: Conversion Machinery Index (CMI), Lore Resonance Score (LRS), Story-to-Sale Ratio (SSR).
Validity threats: Goodhart’s Law; sampling on the dependent variable.
Outputs: Measurement Plans; Scorecard blueprints.
Cross-refs: Strategiamology, Rhetoric & Ritual
4) Terpinography — The Language of Aroma
Field: descriptive science of aroma, flavor, and user-reported effects—bridging chemistry and meaning.
Definition, Methods & KPIs
Methods: blind sensory panels, GC-MS overlays, aroma lexicon training, triangle tests.
Data: COAs, batch logs, panel sheets, consumer diaries.
KPIs: Terpene Compass Coordinates (TCC), Panel Agreement Coefficient, Return-to-Profile Rate.
Cross-refs: Symbolcraft & Semiotics, Codametrics
5) Mythic Positioning & Lorecraft — The Narrative Engine
Field: creation and stewardship of narratives that confer identity, belonging, and economic edge.
Principles, Methods, KPIs
Principles: truth-anchored myth; repetition without stagnation; ritual proof.
Methods: archetype mapping, motif inventories, narrative AB testing, story-economics modeling.
KPIs: Lore Resonance Score (LRS), Story Adoption Rate (SAR), Ritual Completion Rate (RCR).
Cross-refs: Cultural Capital & Stewardship, Rhetoric & Ritual, Symbolcraft
6) Soilcraft — The Soilkeeper’s Ledger
Field: agronomic & ethical practice of soil stewardship tied to product quality and brand truth.
Methods, Data & Soilcraft Metrics
Methods: soil tests, microbial assays, SOP audits, field notebooks.
Data: lab results, irrigation/fert logs, pest reports, harvest lots.
KPIs (Soilcraft Metrics): OM%, Microbial Diversity Index, Input Dependency Ratio, Terroir Consistency Score.
Cross-refs: Provenance & Authenticity, Terpinography
7) Provenance & Authenticity — The Ledger of Legitimacy
Field: verification discipline tying claims to evidence across time and custody.
Methods, Data, KPIs & Outputs
- Chain-of-custody reconstruction, source triangulation, random audits.
Data: COAs, invoices, seed/clone logs, distribution records, media timestamps.
KPIs: Provenance Score (0–100), Claim Verifiability Rate, Custody Gap Hours.
Outputs: Provenance Scorecards; Claim Dossiers; Authenticity Stamps.
Cross-refs: Archivology, Chronometry
8) Cultural Capital & Stewardship — The Keeper’s Mandate
Field: management of cultural assets that make brands trustworthy and durable—history, values, community.
Principles, Methods, KPIs
Principles: reciprocity, representation, benefit-sharing, cultural accuracy.
Methods: stakeholder mapping, cultural impact assessment, stewardship charters.
KPIs: Cultural Trust Index (CTI), Stewardship Fulfillment Rate, Community Referral Ratio.
Cross-refs: Mythic Positioning & Lorecraft, Rhetoric & Ritual
9) Rhetoric & Ritual — The Art of Influence
Field: applied science of persuasive communication and repeatable ceremonies that drive behavior ethically.
Methods, Data, KPIs
Methods: script trials, role-play labs, ceremony design, habit stacking.
Data: POS before/after, NPS, dwell time, session recordings (where lawful).
KPIs: Conversion Uplift, Average Basket Lift, Ritual Completion Rate, Replication Fidelity.
Cross-refs: Codametrics, Mythic Positioning
10) Economythology — The Market’s Imagination
Field: how narratives shape willingness-to-pay, category creation, and durable demand.
Methods, Data, KPIs
Methods: price tests, framing experiments, conjoint with narrative variants.
Data: elasticity curves, brand lift, search language, cohort spend.
KPIs: Mythic Premium %, Category Creation Index, Narrative Elasticity.
Cross-refs: Strategiamology, Symbolcraft
11) Symbolcraft & Semiotics — The Code of Perception
Field: analysis and design of signs (names, icons, colors, forms) that transmit meaning fast and accurately.
Methods, Data, KPIs
Methods: semiotic audits, speed-of-recognition tests, misread risk analysis.
Data: eye-tracking, heatmaps, recall tests, translation checks.
KPIs: First-Fixation Time, Correct Interpretation Rate, Code Consistency Score.
Cross-refs: Terpinography, Mythic Positioning
12) Chronometry — The Measure of Time
Field: time-aware analysis for launches, learning cycles, aging/curation, and historical cadence.
Methods, Data, KPIs
Methods: release timing experiments, cohort decay analysis, seasonality modeling, shelf-life testing.
Data: stability tests, sales curves, content calendars, retention cohorts.
KPIs: Rhythm Fit Score, Launch Timing Uplift, Aging Dividend.
Cross-refs: Archivology, Economythology
Chronicler Instruments
Conversion Machinery
Cohesive system (training, scripts, visuals, workflows) that turns attention into predictable revenue.
KPIs: CMI, Time-to-Competency, Playbook Adherence.
Cross-refs: Rhetoric & Ritual, Codametrics
Conversion Artillery
High-impact, drop-in persuasive assets deployed at friction points (infographics, one-pagers, case studies).
KPIs: Assist Rate, Objection Resolution %, Asset-to-Close Ratio.
Investor Packet Backbone
Standardized, lender/investor-ready materials (exec brief, evidence visuals, risk controls, SOPs, forecasts, IP/licensing).
KPIs: Due-diligence Pass Rate, Time-to-Term Sheet, Risk Reduction Score.
Terpene Compass
Chemotype-anchored sensory map aligning aroma language with COA-verified profiles.
KPIs: Panel Agreement, Return-to-Profile Rate, Mislabel Risk.
Provenance Score / Scorecard
Composite 0–100 index rating claim verifiability and chain-of-custody integrity.
Sub-indices: Evidence Depth, Custody Continuity, Third-Party Corroboration.
Soilcraft Metrics
Operational indicators linking stewardship to quality, cost, and story truth.
Examples: OM%, MDI, Input Dependency, Terroir Consistency.
Emerging / Reserved Terms
Jurimology (reserved neologism)
Proposed definition: study of legal frameworks and regulatory dynamics as they shape cannabis culture, commerce, and compliance—integrating jurimetrics (measurement) and economythology (narrative effects).
Rationale: distinct Chronicler IP; optional elective module/dossier series.
Guardrails: publish a concise scope note to avoid confusion with jurisprudence/jurimetrics.

