Research Methods

Advanced methodological frameworks for archaeobytological research. These essays provide systematic tools for translating archaeological wisdom into design principles, evaluating contemporary systems, and distinguishing genuine solutions from sovereignty theater.

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The Anvil: Translating Archaeological Wisdom into Design Principles

A comprehensive methodology for converting excavated insights into testable design frameworks. Includes the Four-Step Translation Method, evaluation frameworks for contemporary platforms (Mastodon, Bluesky, Solid), diagnostic toolkits (Sovereignty Spectrum, Dependency Audit), and anti-pattern catalogs.

Topics covered: Translation frameworks • Evaluation methodology • Diagnostic toolkits • Anti-pattern recognition • Methodological positioning

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Future Research Methods

Additional methodological frameworks will be added as the discipline develops:

  • Forensic Excavation Protocols: Step-by-step guides for platform autopsy
  • Triage Decision Matrices: Frameworks for ethical preservation prioritization
  • Artifact Classification Systems: Taxonomies for digital archaeological finds
  • Resurrection Viability Assessment: Methods for evaluating Petribyte revival potential