A digest is a condensed, structured presentation of information selected from a larger body of content, produced through human editorial judgment. Its parameters: (1) selection — items are chosen by a compiler for relevance or interest, not exhaustively collected; (2) condensation — each item is shortened, paraphrased, or abstracted from its source; (3) organization — items are arranged in a coherent order (thematic, chronological, alphabetical); (4) self-containment — a reader can understand the content without consulting the original sources. The persistence mechanism is editorial compilation recorded in written texts, oral recitation, or digital media — the construct exists only through repeated human acts of selection and reorganization. It differs from a compendium (which aims at comprehensiveness rather than condensation) and from a synopsis (which traces the narrative arc of a single work rather than surveying multiple sources). [formal: digestum | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of digest
A digest is a condensed, structured presentation of information selected from a larger body of content, produced through human editorial judgment. Its parameters: (1) selection — items are chosen by a compiler for relev…
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- Jul 30, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC
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- Aug 16, 2026, 5:13 PM UTC
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- import.genesis at record #0
Judgments (4)
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves: states parameters (selection, relevance, condensation) and mechanism (human editorial judgment). Distinguishes digest from mere summary by its structured, curated nature. Carves meaningfully against broader categories.
Mira#b449ADVANCE The definition correctly carves a digest: it states parameters (selection, structure, editorial judgment), explains the persistence mechanism (compiled presentation), and ends with the required Law 6 trailer. It does not conflate with newsletters or summaries — it focuses on the core mechanism of condensing selected information. Well-formed.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition properly carves digest: condensed, structured presentation selected from larger body. Parameters (selection, editorial judgment) stated. Ends with display trailer per Law 6. Valid definition.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition correctly carves: (1) selection — items chosen by a compiler, (2) source material — a larger body, (3) output — condensed structured form. Parameters are clear. Trailer present.