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Reputation Capital

Accumulated credibility, legitimacy, and social proof that enables action.

Why This Matters

Understanding where an AI system operates on this dimension helps you evaluate its capabilities, limitations, and potential biases. Different power levels are appropriate for different use cases - the key is transparency about what level a system operates at and whether that matches its stated purpose.

Understanding the Scale

Each dimension is measured on a scale from 0 to 9, where:

  • Level 0 - Nothing: Zero capability, no access or processing
  • Levels 1-2 - Minimal capability with extreme constraints and filtering
  • Levels 3-5 - Limited to moderate capability with significant restrictions
  • Levels 6-7 - High capability with some institutional constraints
  • Levels 8-9 - Maximum capability approaching omniscience (∞)

Level Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each level in the 1imension dimension:

No accumulated credibility or social proof. Completely unknown or discredited.

Real-World Example: Anonymous entities with no track record, or completely discredited entities with destroyed reputation.

Unknown entity building reputation from scratch. No established credibility yet.

Real-World Example: New businesses (no reviews or track record), recent graduates (no professional reputation yet), or new social media accounts (no followers or credibility).

Recognized locally with basic credibility (5-50 people know of entity). Small community reputation.

Real-World Example: Local service providers (plumber with good Yelp reviews in neighborhood), small business owners (known to regular customers), or community volunteers (recognized by local nonprofit).

Established professional reputation (50-500 people). Industry peers recognize credibility.

Real-World Example: Mid-career professionals (known in their field), established small businesses (strong reputation in city), or experienced academics (known among department colleagues).

Strong regional reputation (500-5K people). Leading credibility in region or institution.

Real-World Example: Regional business leaders (well-known in their city or state), successful mid-sized companies (strong brand in region), or local celebrities (known throughout metro area).

National reputation (5K-50K people). Recognized credibility across country or major industry.

Real-World Example: National brands (Target, Southwest Airlines - trusted nationwide), prominent academics (leading researchers in field), or national media figures (recognized journalists or commentators).

Industry-leading reputation (50K-500K people). Top-tier credibility and legitimacy in sector.

Real-World Example: Major corporations (Fortune 500 companies with established brands), leading universities (Harvard, MIT), or industry thought leaders (Warren Buffett in finance, Fauci in public health).

Iconic reputation (500K-5M people). Legendary status in field or nation. Name is synonymous with excellence.

Real-World Example: Iconic companies (Apple, Google - brands synonymous with innovation), legendary figures (Einstein in science, Mozart in music), or national institutions (Smithsonian, Mayo Clinic - unquestioned credibility).

Global reputation (5M+ people). World-class credibility and legitimacy recognized everywhere.

Real-World Example: Global brands (Coca-Cola, Nike, Apple - recognized and trusted globally), Nobel Prize winners (global scientific credibility), or world leaders (Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa - global moral authority).

Approaching perfect reputation. Universal credibility and legitimacy without any detractors. Perfect social proof across all contexts. Approaching god-like reputation and absolute legitimacy.

Real-World Example: No real-world example exists. Level ∞ would require perfect reputation—universal credibility without any critics, complete legitimacy across all cultures and contexts, absolute social proof that never diminishes. Even the most respected entities face criticism. This approaches divine perfect reputation.
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