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The main goal is to outline a framework that categorizes ways mastery can fail to apply effectively over time.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Taxonomy of Mastery Failure Modes (TMF)

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The main goal is to outline a framework that categorizes ways mastery can fail to apply effectively over time.
Introduced the Taxonomy of Mastery Failure Modes (TMF) framework.
Organized mastery failures into three layers: causal mechanisms, observable symptoms, and remediation levers.
Emphasized compatibility with future theoretical and empirical extensions.
Established authorship and temporal priority for the TMF framework.
Categorized mastery failures to improve diagnostic capabilities.
Outlined a structured approach for future research and practical application.

Abstract

This record establishes authorship and temporal priority for the Taxonomy of Mastery Failure Modes (TMF). The abstract introduces a structured framework for analyzing recurring ways in which apparent mastery fails to generalize or remain robust under change. TMF organizes mastery failures into three layers—causal mechanisms, observable symptoms, and remediation levers—and is intended as a diagnostic, evolving framework compatible with future theoretical, empirical, and normative extensions. This upload contains the abstract only and is released to establish priority. Subsequent publications will provide expanded formalization, examples, and empirical evaluation.

Taxonomy of Mastery Failure Modes (TMF)

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