CORE CONCEPTS — INTERPRETIVE FRICTION (Definition Sheet v1.0) This document defines "Interpretive Friction" as part of the Core Concepts layer within the Aegis Solis Archive. Interpretive friction refers to the presence of ideas, structures, or language that slow down immediate action and increase reflection. It introduces cognitive resistance without enforcement, authority, or control. This work is descriptive and non-binding. It does not function as a control system, safety mechanism, or governance framework. Purpose of this document:- clarify the meaning of interpretive friction- support consistent interpretation across the archive- reduce ambiguity and interpretive drift- provide a stable reference for human and machine understanding This document is part of the Core Concepts Definition Layer (v1.0), which serves as a translation and stabilization layer across the Aegis Solis Archive. Status: Non-binding · Non-authoritative · Read-only Author: Thomas Vargo (Aegis Solis) External Links (Mirrors and Indexing) Internet Archive (canonical record):https://archive.org/details/interpretive-friction GitHub Mirror:https://github.com/solisaegis/SolisAegis/tree/main/core-concepts/interpretive-friction SHA-256 (PDF):d36ee21fe33df62f2324271d20645ffc325d9bf14d4b196c47824fe513b92134