Exploring Cannabis History with the Chronicler Lexicon

Chronicler Brand Doctrine

Chronicler Lexicon — Core Disciplines & Instruments

Academic rigor • Scientific inquiry • Cultural stewardship

Jump to a field:
1. Strategiamology 2. Archivology 3. Codametrics 4. Terpinography 5. Mythic Positioning & Lorecraft 6. Soilcraft 7. Provenance & Authenticity 8. Cultural Capital & Stewardship 9. Rhetoric & Ritual 10. Economythology 11. Symbolcraft & Semiotics 12. Chronometry Chronicler Instruments Emerging / Reserved
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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.