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Ontology Failure Modes
Failure modes to watch when comparing Aquin with enterprise semantic layers.
Ontology Failure Modes
Section titled “Ontology Failure Modes”| Failure mode | Aquin response | Enterprise ontology response |
|---|---|---|
| Static taxonomy | Add feedback, drift, and correction loops. | Treat ontology as operational infrastructure. |
| Flattened local knowledge | Preserve situated notes and tacit judgment. | Add local exceptions and standpoint metadata. |
| Hidden disagreement | Preserve objections and refutations. | Track conflicting definitions and adjudication rationale. |
| Unqueryable prose | Add typed claims and competency questions. | Add formal profiles where useful. |
| Fake authority | Add trust passports and governance rules. | Separate reputation, permission, provenance, and truth. |